Should all board members be required by statute or the governing documents to attend training each year on the legal responsibilities of board members?

53%  Yes, 4 hours
26%  Yes, 8 hours
21%  No

The FCC released an order clarifying the installation of satellite dishes and antennas on townhome roofs on September 29, 2003. As you most likely know by now, the FCC adopted the OTARD Rule which prohibits restrictions that impair the ability of an antenna user to install, maintain or use certain antennas on property within the exclusive use or control of the use where the user has a direct or indirect ownership interest.

As the calendar year comes to a close, many associations are preparing and adopting budgets for the next year. What budget process is required for the association? Does state law affect the budget process? This article reviews budgeting for new and older communities.

How are older communities and communities that are not subject to CCIOA budgeting?

In the current economy, many associations are experiencing increased assessment-delinquency rates and resultant cash-flow shortfalls. So, when a delinquent owner sends in a check for less-than-all of the delinquent amount, the association wants and needs to cash it. Can an association cash the partial-payment check without jeopardizing its right to receive full payment?

Many declarations require owners in associations to obtain architectural approval prior to installing any improvements to their property, or altering the exterior of improvements already existing.

The insurance market has become increasingly expensive due in part to the enormous losses caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Soon after the attacks, insurance companies began refusing to insure businesses and building projects against further acts of terrorism. In response, President Bush signed the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act on November 26, 2002.