Directors & Officers

HOA 101: Understanding the Role of the Vice President

A critical part of any homeowners’ association (HOA), the board of directors ensures community guidelines are followed, the neighborhood is…

2 years ago

Directors & Officers (Insurance)

This month, we take a look at the Directors & Officers policy. As a liability policy, it serves to defend…

2 years ago

Does My HOA Really Need Directors and Officers Insurance?

Inflation is noticeable everywhere today and HOAs are not immune to the pressures caused by higher relative costs. One common…

2 years ago

If You Play the Business Judgment Card, I’ll Play the Interested Director Card (MD)

In Cherington Condo. v. Kenney, No. 157, Sept. Term, 2021, 2022 WL 959967 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Mar. 31, 2022),…

2 years ago

Director Compensation: Do I Get Paid for This? (FL)

Q: I am considering running for the board of my condominium association. However, there is a lot of work involved…

2 years ago

How Can the Board of Directors of an HOA Be Held Liable?

An HOA board of directors has a fiduciary responsibility to the association. They're tasked with upholding the governing documents and…

2 years ago

D&O Insurance: A Rundown For The HOA Board

The leaders of an HOA community can run into all sorts of legal trouble, jeopardizing their personal assets and interests.…

2 years ago

Defendants in Civil Actions May Assert the Business Judgment Rule Without Pleading an Affirmative Defense (FL)

On February 23, 2022, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in New Horizons Condominium Master Association,…

2 years ago

What Is a President-Elect?

Because bylaws sometimes have a position called “President-Elect,” I am occasionally asked about the precise responsibilities of the office. A…

2 years ago

Board Member 101: Best Practices (IL)

Board members who are elected to represent their condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association carry a weight on their…

2 years ago