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Why Should Your Community Consider Trademarking Its Name and Logo?

11.26.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Many communities rely upon name recognition and a certain style logo to attract attention from potential new purchasers as well as to enhance real property values for existing owners. I live in a country club community that has a distinct font and logo which is intentionally highlighted on our association […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Associations Being Threatened with Website Litigation

11.24.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

If your association currently has a website (one you own or one which has been provided to you by your management company) or you are in the planning stages of creating an association website, please read this CALL Alert thoroughly as it contains important information for you. If you don’t […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Condo Boards Can’t Turn Down Applicants Just Because They Don’t Like Them” – Miami Herald

11.18.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

“If I like you, you’re in.” Those words were uttered by the board president of the first condominium unit I bought right out of law school. At the time, I wasn’t going to quibble about whether or not this screening procedure was legitimate. Many community association residents expect their board […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales

CALL Summer Survey Series: The Results Are In! (Part 1)

11.13.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Over the summer, CALL released three surveys to garner opinions on hot-button community association issues such as short-term rentals, Emotional Support Animals, and the role of public adjusters in pursuing association insurance claims. We wanted to hear directly from board members, community managers, and owners about their experiences and sentiments […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL), Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement

“Opinion: Bill Would Benefit Condo Communities by Cutting Down on Support-Animal Fraud” – Miami Herald

09.30.2019
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Private residential communities currently deal with a plethora of Emotional Support Animal (ESA) requests, however there may be hope on the horizon. Newly filed bill, HB 209, could help grant some relief to those who are trying to fraudulently pass off their furry (or scaly companions), if it passes in […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Condo, Co-Op & HOA