KSN's Retainer Agreements Help HOAs & Condo Associations Save on Legal Fees

Cost-effective legal support, proactive counsel, and peace of mind. KSN's monthly retainer plans help HOA and condo association board members stretch and manage their community's budget.

"Our condo association looked at various firms and got lots of recommendations, but what sold us on KSN was their tremendous library of on-line resources and their very reasonably priced monthly retainer plan. That was six years ago and we've been very pleased with the quality and responsiveness of their services we've gotten from the firm."

A retainer is a valuable resource for condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations aiming to ensure consistent and cost-effective access to legal expertise. This proactive approach can foster a stable and responsive legal partnership that assists board members in managing budgets predictably, enhancing the association's ability to navigate complex issues efficiently. 

Benefits of a Legal Retainer for Community Associations

KSN offers three plans (Basic, Premium, Enhanced) with the following benefits and features.

• Affordability -Retainer fees are priced to help association's lower their legal costs.
• Predictability - Retainer billing can help board members better manager their community's budget.
• Access - Contact your KSN attorney without running up a large legal bill.

Basic Legal Retainer Plan Agreement  

• All KSN telephone and email communications with a designated Board Member and Property Manager
• Annual report filing and serving as registered agent
• Communication regarding foreclosures and closings with realtors, lenders, attorneys, process servers, insurance companies, and title companies
• 24/7 access to Case Status Online (CSO) client portal providing real-time status on delinquent assessment recovery matters
• Client alerts address legal updates, hot topics, industry trends, and best practices
• Educational resources for community associations including articles, podcasts, videos, and events

Enhanced Legal Retainer Plan Agreement 

Includes all features of the Basic Retainer Plan, plus:

• Legal research and preparation of legal opinions
• Audit letters
• Review and revision of contracts, loans, and other legal documents
• Review and analysis of your association's governing documents including declaration, bylaws, amendments, rules and regulations
• Drafting and revising of your association's governing documents including declaration, bylaws, amendments, rules and regulations
• Preparation of correspondence with third parties in dispute with the association
• Analysis and property tax appeal of common area and association-owned property

Premium Legal Retainer Plan Agreement 

Includes all features of both the Basic Retainer Plan and the Enhanced Retainer Plan, plus: 

• Fair Housng Authority (FHA) legal certification work
• Monitoring of foreclosure proceedings
• Preparation of an amended and restated declaration and bylaws to ensure governing documents reflect current legal requirements
• Legal defense support is available for certain matters not covered by insurance, offering significant value and peace of mind in unforeseen situations. (Note: Defense costs do not apply to claims arising or cases filed prior to the retainer agreement date)

Questions about KSN's community association retainer programs? Contact our law firm by sending us a message or calling us at 1-855-537-0500.