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November Survey Results
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Should owners have the right to address the board before it votes on any matter?
76% Yes
22% No
2% Don't Care
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Welcome to the Board! The Importance of Holding a Board of Directors Orientation
Once homeowners have thrown their hats into the ring and are successfully elected to their community association’s board of directors, the question often arises, “What do I do now?” Holding a Board of Directors Orientation can provide a newly-elected board member with the information necessary to serve his or her community efficiently. An effective orientation should be sure to address the following topics:
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Case of the Month-Association's Decision Not to Submit Insurance Claim Upheld in Arbitration
Orten & Hindman recently represented a homeowners association in an arbitration that resulted in a victory for the association. The dispute arose out of the association’s decision not to submit a claim to the association’s insurer.
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O&H Changes Foreclosure Fees
You spoke, we listened…In response to a recent survey of our clients, effective December 23, 2004, all new judicial foreclosure cases are handled on a fixed fee basis. Many clients expressed concern that judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien wasn’t always a viable option because of the cost, which can sometimes be as high as $15,000 even without a trial. With the continued growth in delinquent accounts judicial foreclosures should be a tool that association’s use. O&H is now handling all new judicial foreclosure cases for a fixed fee of $2850 plus costs.
If you would like more information about judicial foreclosures click here. Or, if you’d like our staff to review your existing collection accounts and discuss how the new pricing structure for judicial foreclosures can help you reduce your delinquencies please contact one of our attorneys or paralegals.
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Cigarettes and Condominiums - What's a Board to Do?
Zack’s downstairs neighbor, Ellen, has had another bad day at her stressful job as a mortgage processor. Although Zack hasn’t actually spoken with Ellen since she’s come home from work, he knows that she is not happy. How does he know this? Because Ellen only smokes when very frustrated and his luxury condominium now smells like cigarette smoke as the smoke from Ellen’s cigarette curls into his open windows and pushes through his air vents.
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Top 10 Predictions for 2005
The attorneys at Orten & Hindman recently gathered to discuss their predictions for 2005. Here are the top ten:
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Q & A
Each month we answer questions submitted by our readers.
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The University
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Please note there will be no classes in December or January.
Watch your email for our 2006 schedule and
for other exciting changes coming soon to Orten & Hindman.
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Community Associations Institute
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The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a nonprofit organization that provides education and resources to community associations. To find out more about CAI visit www.caionline.org
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