HOA’s May Collect Attorney Fees After Successful Action (OK)

In two recent decisions, the Oklahoma Appellate Courts have allowed Homeowners Associations to collect attorney’s fees and costs after successful litigation. Oklahoma follows the “American Rule”, which is that Attorney Fees may not be awarded unless there is a contract between the parties that allows them or there is a statute that specifically allows for fees in that type of action.     Read more…….

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