by Ben Carter | Jun 13, 2012 | Assessments, BOD Reference
By: Michael Rome, J.D. The articles below are not a substitute for consultation with legal counsel. Raising annual dues is one of the most unpopular actions taken by an association board… maybe even more so during these difficult economic times. Following are...
by Ben Carter | Jun 13, 2012 | BOD Reference, Collections
By: Michael Rome, J.D. The articles below are not a substitute for consultation with legal counsel. Community associations have never faced the current amount of delinquent assessments and mortgage foreclosures. Unlike the federal government, an association cannot...
by Ben Carter | Apr 12, 2011 | BOD Reference, Collections
Article By Michael Rome, JD www.hoa-attorneys.com In an ideal world assessments would be paid by 100% of the homeowners before the due date. This doesn’t happen, and despite various reasons for the delinquencies, boards have to deal with policies on how to approach...
by Ben Carter | Feb 3, 2011 | BOD Reference
Guest Post By: Michael Rome, J.D. www.hoa-attorneys.com This article is not a substitute for consulting with legal counsel in your State regarding the specific fact situation. Community associations are usually formed as corporations under the Georgia Nonprofit...
by Ben Carter | Feb 3, 2011 | BOD Reference
Michael Rome, Esq. Rome & Goldin, PC www.hoa-attorneys.com This marks the eighth installment in a series for board members about commonly faced questions and issues. Many of these challenges require a combination of legal, political and practical solutions....
by Ben Carter | Jul 20, 2009 | BOD Reference, Collections
Guest Post By Floyd Dickens, Lisa Fuerst, Scott Kuperberg, and Barbara Miciul of Weissman,Nowack,Curry&Wilco, P.C. The strength of an association can be measured by its ability to perform its duties. In today’s tough economic times, it is more crucial than ever...