Before closing on a commercial property, buyers should always perform due diligence to make sure they know all material facts about their potential investment. The extent and scope of the due diligence varies with each property and depends on the goal of the buyer. For example, will the buyer be […]
Q: I read your recent column stating that e-mail is no longer allowed as a way for HOA board members to vote. Our architectural review committee meets once a month to review and approve applications, but there are often “emergency” situations that arise where owners want approval between the monthly […]
Many boards focus on only a few provisions of the contracts they sign. What service or materials are they getting? What are they paying? When will the contract commence? Far too many other crucial provisions are overlooked as boilerplate. Indemnification clauses are often seen as part of the standard boilerplate […]
The recent senseless slaughter of school children in Parkland, Florida has fueled and reignited the long-simmering debate about gun control in our society. Community associations are not immune to violent tragedies, including gun deaths. We are all familiar with the case involving Trayvon Martin, a teenager who was shot and […]
