Wisconsin Articles

Navigating Differences: Reserve Studies and Structural Integrity Reserve Studies

The core purpose of any reserve study is the same – to serve as a capital expenditure forecasting tool and…

5 months ago

A Closer Look at The Latest Changes to CAI’s Reserve Study Standards

In March of 2022, a task force of fourteen community association industry experts gathered to begin the process of revising…

10 months ago

Contractual Considerations for Short-Term Rentals

Property owners (“Owners”) interested in engaging in short-term leases should carefully consider the structure of their contracts (“Leases”). Anticipating potential…

1 year ago

Backyard Event Rentals: Problems Posed for Homeowner Associations

Homeowners may wish to engage in backyard event rentals to earn supplemental income. For example, some homeowners may rent out…

1 year ago

Wisconsin has a ‘solar rights’ law. But HOAs still sometimes prevent solar installations

Wisconsin has a ‘solar rights law,’ so HOAs cannot legally ban solar. But many do unintentionally. Kuntz had an intern…

1 year ago

Long-Lived Assets: The Bottom Line

Long-lived assets or components are those which do not have a predictable remaining useful life, or their replacements are beyond…

1 year ago

Homeowners Association Notices Now Due (WI)

Attention all homeowners’ and large condominium associations; be sure to review the recently adopted Wis. Stat. §182.01(7) and §710.18, regarding…

1 year ago

Dues, Special Assessments, and Reserves – What’s The Deal?

As you know, dues and special assessments come with the territory of residing in any type of community association. Understandably,…

1 year ago

New Website Requirement for Wisconsin Condominium Associations and Their Property Managers

Condominium associations and their property managers should be aware of a new subsection (1r) added by the Wisconsin State Legislature…

1 year ago

Inflation and Reserves: The Implications on Capital Planning

As we all know by now, inflation has moved into our lives and isn’t estimated to move out for about…

1 year ago