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WHAT IS A NUISANCE AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOUR ASSOCIATION? WHAT BOARDS AND MANAGERS NEED TO KNOW.
When a board member or community manager hears the phrase “nuisance”, many thoughts come to mind regarding what this means, and how it may impact their association, but, more often than not, most do not know what a nuisance really is and what the association...
AVOIDING INCONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT IN YOUR ASSOCIATION … COMMUNITY LEADERS TAKE HEED.
Inconsistent, or selective, enforcement of covenants, restrictions and rules & regulations by a Community Association is, unfortunately, a frequent occurrence. Community leaders must understand that inconsistent enforcement by an Association for even a minor...
BUYING A HOME IN A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
As attorneys that practice Community Association Law and represent Community Associations and Condominium Associations all over Pennsylvania, we are frequently asked, “what would you look for if you were buying a home in a Community Association or Condominium...
WATCH YOUR STEP! PENNSYLVANIA SUPERIOR COURT HOLDS PROPERTY OWNER HAS NO DUTY TO REMOVE SNOW DURING STORM.
In the case of Collins v. Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation, 179 A.3d 69 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018), the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s entry of Summary Judgment in favor of a defendant property owner and against an injured plaintiff on...
HOLIDAY DECORATING IN THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION … IS IT A DECORATION, RELIGIOUS SYMBOL OR A RELIGIOUS DISPLAY?
Here come the holidays, and here come the decorations. But not every decoration is only a decoration … some decorations are just decorations but other things can be considered religious displays or religious symbols, which means that the...
WHERE’S THE PARTY?
Year after year clients ask us about hosting social events in the Clubhouse and whether they should either purchase and serve alcohol for a fee or allow residents to consume alcohol on a BYOB basis. The simple answer is that the Association is not in the...
SWIM RISK
Q: Our association wants to post “swim at your own risk” signs instead of providing lifeguards at our pool. What do we need to do to make sure we’re not liable for any accidents? –Pennsylvania A: While an association with a private swimming...
PROPERLY HANDLING YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION’S ONLINE PRESENCE.
Chances are, your community association has a virtual presence on the Internet. Whether your association runs its own website, has a site run by a management company or some other third-party vendor, or is active on a social media site, association leaders and...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN PURCHASING A HOME IN A COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY
As Bob Dylan noted in 1964, “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” While this anthem of societal change may seem unrelated to the 2011 residential real estate market, in actuality, Dylan’s poetic title track serves as a template for today’s buyers. Back in 1964, most buyers...
SOCIAL MEDIA IN YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
It’s safe to say that there’s no avoiding social media use these days whether it is for personal use, commercial use or even for the benefit of a Community Association. So just how should your Association be handling social media? In a nutshell, the Association...
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? FAIR HOUSING IN YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.
When a board member or community manager hears the phrase “fair housing”, many thoughts come to mind regarding what this means, and how it may impact their association, but, more often than not, their perceptions are based on historical misinformation passed on to...