Community Associations
We advise governing boards of condominiums, homeowners associations, and cooperative corporations (which consist of owners who volunteer their time to manage common property) on the intricacies of the rights and responsibilities of both the board and the owners in a community association. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in this unique area of the law and stand ready to advise boards and their managing agents as issues arise. Our extensive experience in the area allows us to efficiently provide practical solutions to the frequently recurring issues arising from community association living.
We advise our clients on a wide variety of legal matters, including:
- Interpretation and analysis of the declaration, bylaws, rules and regulations of the community
- Amendment of declarations, bylaws, rules and regulations
- Enforcement of declaration, bylaws, rules and regulations
- Filings of liens for outstanding maintenance or common charges and assessments
- Preparation of notices, proxies, and ballots for annual and special meetings
- Negotiation and drafting of contracts with vendors
- Function as cooperative transfer agent