When Shakespeare coined the phrase “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” in Hamlet, he probably wasn’t envisioning that sentiment could apply centuries later to volunteer board members. However, the Bard was opining that bad things can happen to a person, and in the present-day context, if you are serving […]
Category: Article
Areas of Focus:
Condo, Co-Op & HOA
On Thursday, July 13, Governor Christie signed legislation to enhance owner participation in community association elections. The CAI Legislative Action Committee, with Community Association Practice Chair, Dave Ramsey, leading the effort, worked side-by-side with Senator Gordon, the primary sponsor of the bill, to ensure that the final version of the […]
Areas of Focus:
Condo, Co-Op & HOA
When Differences turn into Dysfunction: Why Your Board of Directors Needs a Code of Conduct
08.09.2017
The role of board members in a community association is fairly straightforward: keep informed on the association’s business operations; be familiar with and come prepared to discuss the agenda items for upcoming board meetings; encourage and participate in constructive, businesslike discussions of those agenda items; and use your judgement to […]
Areas of Focus:
Condo, Co-Op & HOA
“Arbitration Clauses In Construction Contracts: Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution” – ActionLine
08.06.2017
The common widsom is that arbitration provides a swift, private and cost-effective path to dispute resolution. Mindful of this widely held view, some construction companies have learned the hard way that arbitration does not always deliver the promised benefits. Too often, the arbitration process turns out to be more costly […]
