Description
Gain an understanding of HOA ownership and the legal issues that may arise.Community associations have seen a drastic increase in number over last 20 years and there is no sign this is slowing down. HOA ownership and representations requires an understanding of this form of ownership as legal issues are numerous, emotional and significant. Today’s law practitioner that engages in community association law can specialize and gain experience in contracts, torts, personal injury, business, collections, and real property. This topic will supply basic tools for one interested in association representation and will present ideas and effective tools for attorneys.
Date: 2020-02-28 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
What Is an HOA? (aka Community Association)
• What Are the Various Types of Community Associations?
• How Is an HOA Different From Traditional Neighborhood Subdivision?
• What Types of Laws Apply to HOA’s?
• How Are Individual Property Rights Effected by Owning Within an HOA?
• What Types of Ownership Interests Invoke the Laws of an HOA?
Overview of the Creation of an HOA
• Forms of Ownership?
• Purposes for the Creation of an HOA?
• Reasons
• The Legal Documents That Create an HOA
Legal Considerations – Developer
• Developer Roles and Responsibilities
• Transition of Control to Homeowners • What Does This Mean?
• What Construction Issues Must an Attorney Be Aware of?
• What Are the Fiduciary Duties of a Developer?
• What Should a Developer and Attorney Be Aware of Prior to Turnover to Owners?
Legal Considerations – Turnover of Association Control to Homeowners
• What Is Turnover of Control?
• How Does an Owner-Controlled Board Come Into Power?
• What Are Duties of Owner-Controlled Board
Legal Considerations • Legal Review and Checklist
• Legal Issues for Owner-Controlled Board
• Considerations and Admonitions
Legal Considerations – General Overview Facing Both Attorney and Board
• Tips for Avoiding Disputes Between Homeowner and Builder
• Drafting Tips for the Association Attorney
• Statutory Considerations
Best Practices • for Practicing Attorney
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
John Richards-Richards Law, PC
