by Kathy Dorough | Nov 10, 2014 | General Community Association Topics
By: Kathy K. Dorough, Esq. and Lisa A. Crawford, Esq. One of the newest trends in real estate development is the “new urbanism” often involving the creation of mixed use communities. The concept is not new at all of course. At least since the Roman Empire,...
by Kathy Dorough | Aug 15, 2013 | General Community Association Topics
With the burgeoning interest in locally grown produce and all things “green,” could the return of home beekeeping have been far behind? In addition to making honey, pollinators are essential to a good garden, production of food crops and the health of flowering trees...
by Lisa Crawford | Aug 15, 2013 | General Community Association Topics
By: Lisa A. Crawford, Esq. and Kathleen N. Bagley, Esq. Chuck N. Little felt a tiny bump on the head. He stared up in distress at his multi-story condominium building, scratched his head and shouted, “The Condo is Crumbling! The Condo is Crumbling! I must tell...
by Michael Leavey | Jul 15, 2013 | General Community Association Topics
Many prospective purchasers and homeowners seek out home financing insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) in order to purchase or refinance condominium units. In general, these loans have less stringent income requirements than solely...
by Michael Leavey | Apr 15, 2013 | General Community Association Topics
More and more frequently our office has been told by an owner in response to a demand for payment of their annual or special assessments or to enforce their community’s use restrictions that: “I don’t own that home anymore, I sold it under a lease-purchase agreement.”...
by Michael Leavey | Jul 15, 2012 | General Community Association Topics
As the end of the year approaches, many community associations prepare for annual meetings, holiday parties and similar gatherings that often include sharing food and drink. These get-togethers can be good forums for thanking community volunteers, meeting neighbors,...
