On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a decision in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., granting a preliminary nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

This court ruling impacts condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association across the … Read More ›

A wide range of disasters affect a community association’s property, infrastructure, financial stability, and the safety of its residents. Natural disasters that can impact condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations include fire, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, flooding, wildfires, landslides, and storms. Negligence and accidents can also create or contribute to a disastrous consequence.

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“Enforcing Rules in Community Associations” – KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses rule enforcement in community associations. She addresses how rules impact community safety and protect property values. Kerry also reviews the importance of updating rules to keep up with changes in the law, board member responsibilities, best practices, and more. (24 mins.)



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Condominium, homeowners (HOA), and townhome community associations occasionally rely on loans to fund significant capital improvements and property renovations. These loans can help associations undertake major community projects, such as:

Repairing roofs
Resurfacing parking lots
Replacing elevators
Upgrading clubhouses and swimming pools

Loans are an alternative to other funding methods, such as increasing regular assessments, imposing special assessments, or depleting … Read More ›