Laws differ for condo, homeowner associations

Q: As an association manager, I have a question that has always bothered me. Why are there so many differences between the condominium statute and the law for homeowners’ associations? You would think it would make sense for the two statutes to closely mirror each other, but there are significant differences.   Read the Q&A………….

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