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Firm News
Removing a Board Member
By: Kristie Leff, Esq. Sometimes board members act in a way that is contrary to the best interests of the association, or they may appear to be engaging in self-dealing, favoritism toward their friends, not showing up for board meetings, or not paying their monthly...
Unit Owners and Interference with Association Vendors
By: Barbara Hager, Esq. and Ronald J. Barba, Esq. Every so often we receive calls from Board members or property managers exasperated by the actions of a meddling, “helping” or interfering unit owner who has taken it upon themselves to instruct Association vendors on...
Condominium Foreclosures and the Banking Industry
By: Barbara Hager, Esq. and Amy Spears, Paralegal Many times, our clients will rely on the foreclosure process when unit owners are not paying their common charges. On occasion the unit owners will have a mortgage on their unit. When this is the case, the...
General Collection Procedures and Tips
By: Kristie Leff One of the most important functions of boards and property managers is to make sure common fees are collected and accounted for every month. This stream of income is vital to the successful operation of the association. When accounts become...
A Board Member’s Highest Loyalty: It’s Not What You Think!
By: Barbara G. Hager In your life as a Board member you have probably heard something like this from an unhappy unit owner: “You work for me! You owe me a duty to do what is best for me!” Well, no. None of that is true and here’s why. As a Board member, your first...
Condominium Association Insurance Coverage
By: Kristie Leff Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 47-255, associations are obligated to maintain the following insurance coverage: Property insurance on the common elements, and on the units in the case of buildings with units having horizontal...
Taking out an Association Loan: Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish!
By: Barbara G. Hager Many older associations are finding they need to borrow money for major upgrade or replacement projects, such as for roofs, windows, and paving. The Board of Directors will usually start this by speaking with a banker, which is the logical first...
Does the squeaky wheel always get the grease? When should a Board refrain from pursuing a unit owner complaint?
Pete Problem lives next door to Suzie Sensitive in the Life is Beautiful Condominium community. Pete and Suzie do not get along and each sends emails to the property manager daily with complaints about the other. Some concern rule violations such as Suzie not...
The Importance of D&O Coverage
By: Ronald J. Barba Personal liability for board members is always a concern. The CIOA requires associations to purchase property insurance, flood insurance (when applicable), commercial general liability insurance and fidelity insurance, but it is silent on the...