Amending an Association’s Governing Documents is the Practice of Law…at least in Florida
November 27, 2015
On May 14, 2015, the Supreme Court of the State of Florida rendered an advisory opinion on the activities of community association managers (which can be found here). The opinion addressed whether certain activities were, in the opinion of the Court, found to be the unlicensed practice of law. The Court held that certain practices…
READ MOREWhen is an Association neither a Condominium nor a Homeowners Association?
January 16, 2015
We have taken a bit of a hiatus from posting as real world work has kept us busy. We will endeavor to keep the blog better updated. When is an association neither a condominium nor homeowners association? When it is cooperative association! You do not see many coops in west Tennessee, but there are a…
READ MOREA Homeowners Association is governed by CCRs
April 1, 2013
A homeowners association governs a single-family, planned development made up of lots. Typically, these lots are shown on a plat. The plat will subdivide a larger parcel of real estate into individual lots which are improved and sold. The plat may also include common areas. Typical common areas are entrance features, private roads, walkways, ponds…
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