Disgruntled residents say that they have been waiting for a fix for First Avenue since at least 2018. Some longtime members of the community say that the road has been poor for at least two decades or more. Following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, there was hope that federal funds would be available […]
Lingering Hurricane Maria’s insurance claims keep condo owners in the dark (PR)
Almost seven years after Hurricane Maria hit the Island, there are still thousands of condominium owners who have not received payment for insurance claims, and many have shown dissatisfaction with the litigation in court. According to statistics from the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, by the end of 2023, nearly $22.3 million in […]
Court Holds That Condominiums May File Bankruptcy
Recently, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit (which includes Puerto Rico) decided that a condominium association is a “person” eligible to file bankruptcy. While the court did not permit the bankruptcy to go forward due to fraud, the decision is significant for condominium associations that are saddled with debt. The court’s reasoning follows: […]
Third Circuit: neighbors who criticized condo residents over emotional support dogs must face civil rights suit
In blog posts and comments, two residents of a Virgin Islands condominium complex criticized two other residents who were (in line with rights prescribed to them under federal law) keeping emotional-support dogs despite a no-dog rule in the complex. Among other statements, one or the other of the two said dog owners would be “happier […]
CAI Best Practices: Ethics
Simply put, when someone is employing ethics, he or she recognizes what is right and what is wrong and is choosing to do the right thing; however, as a great deal of business ethics literature will attest, “the right thing” is not always straightforward. For example, most ethical dilemmas in the workplace are not simply […]
From Good to Great: Principles for Community Association Success
Every community has its own history, personality, attributes and challenges, but all associations share common characteristics and core principles. Good associations preserve the character of their communities, protect property values and meet the established expectations of homeowners. Great associations also cultivate a true sense of community, promote active homeowner involvement and create a culture of […]