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- April 27, 2015
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How Is the Motion to Lay on the Table Misused?

Because the motion to Lay on the Table is not debatable, requires only a majority vote, and has high precedence, members are too often tempted to use it to kill the main motion. This is an improper use of the motion to Lay on the Table and an example of railroading (see Robert’s 210, 215–16). […]

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- April 24, 2015
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Director breached duties in disagreement with the board (ON)

A case recently released provides a great summary of enforcement principles in condominiums. Briefly, it was an application by a group of owners against the condominium and one of the directors. The owners claimed that the condominium was not enforcing its single family residence restriction. There appears to have been a battle in the condominium […]

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- April 16, 2015
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P-A-I-N-T To Perfection in Your HOA

No two painting projects are alike. Types and conditions of materials to be painted, complexity of architectural features, types and degree of weather exposures, impact of landscape features, and shade configurations all make a big difference in a well-conceived painting program. Even the purpose of painting can vary from one project to the next. Painting […]

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- April 13, 2015
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Keeping Building Residents Informed… Especially When It’s Bad News

You know when you’re on the subway and the train stops in the tunnel and ten minutes later steam starts coming out of your ears because it looks like you will all be languishing there indefinitely? Sometimes it’s the lack of information that ticks us off. Sure, the conductor “communicates” with the straphangers, saying there […]

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- April 8, 2015
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Condominiums May Not Opt Out Of Maryland’s Mandatory Insurance Provisions

Section 11-114 of the Maryland Condominium Act provides that Condominium Associations must maintain property insurance on the entire condominium including units, excepting improvements and betterments installed by the Unit Owner. Any deductible in the Master Policy is a common expense with one exception. The Association may recover up to $5,000 of its deductible from a […]

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- April 6, 2015
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Superior housekeeping at Superior Court (ON)

Though the weather suggests otherwise, spring has finally sprung in Ontario. As many condo corporations begin their seasonal cleaning and maintenance routines, our courts are likewise gearing up for significant housekeeping.  Recent changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure will automatically sweep away pending lawsuits brought in the Ontario Superior Court that are not moved […]

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- April 2, 2015
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The Republican National Convention: Community Associations Should Keep an Eye on the Short-term Rental Market

The Republican National Committee’s announcement that Cleveland would be the site for its 2016 Republican National Convention was great economic news for the City and its surrounding communities. The Convention is estimated to bring in more than 50,000 visitors to the area and the week-long event will require housing for those visitors.    Read more……….

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- March 30, 2015
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Declarant Rights: Are Developers Leaving Money on the Table?

When a residential subdivision is developed, it is common for the developer to record a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements and Restrictions along with the subdivision plat. This Declaration addresses use restrictions that will govern the residents, as well as easements for their use and enjoyment of common areas such as ponds, private roads and […]

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- March 28, 2015
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How Long Will Condos Last?

Every time I am approached by condo buyers and owners alike, the most asked question is on the future of condominiums.  Practically speaking, condos will exist as a real-estate ownership option for as long as there are buyers willing to buy them — notwithstanding their inherent ownership related problems.     Read more………

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- March 27, 2015
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The Need-to-Knows of Living in a Condominium Development – Part One: The Public Offering Statement (NJ)

No matter whether you are a first time home buyer or veteran repeat purchaser chances are you have been mentally preparing for the deluge of paper that accompanies this major purchase. The sheer magnitude of documents is understandably overwhelming. Document after document is slid across the shiny, polished conference table in your attorney’s office   […]

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- March 25, 2015
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Get involved with your HOA to protect your home’s value

We take so many things for granted as we go about our busy lives. One of them is the routine maintenance of our homes. Another is the effort required to manage our community associations and hold the property owners to a fair and equal standard.   Read more………

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