An Association’s Right to Non-Judicially Foreclose…
March 15, 2015
Often our first contact with an association begins with a discussion about a member who is seriously delinquent in the payment of their assessments. The Board wants to know what they can and should do. The answer we give often comes as a surprise. Have you thought of a non-judicial foreclosure? Many Boards do not…
READ MOREA Word on Condominium Insurance…Trust Us, It’s Important.
March 1, 2015
We are often asked what the most overlooked issue for a condominium association is. Insurance. The insurance provisions in a condominium’s master deed and how they interact with the maintenance and repair provisions are exceedingly important. For example, if a main water riser in a high-rise condominium bursts causing water damage in both common elements…
READ MORE2015 Legislative Update II — SB 1079
February 24, 2015
In addition to the proposed Tennessee Homeowners Association Act (HB 610/SB 405), the Tennessee legislature is currently considering SB 1079. It was also introduced on February 11, 2015. This legislation imposes certain reporting guidelines on homeowners associations. Since the proposed legislation defines as “Unit” as including an unimproved lot, it presumably does not apply to…
READ MORE2015 Legislative Update — the Proposed Tennessee Homeowners Association Act (HB610/SB405)
February 20, 2015
This year, the Tennessee Legislature is considering the Tennessee Homeowners Association Act (HB 610/SB 405). It was introduced on February 11, 2015. As yet, we have not had an opportunity to digest the proposed Act in its entirety. That being said, it appears to be a solution looking for a problem. While there is no…
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