Community E-ssentials

November 2006 Issue 60   VOLUME 5 ISSUE 11  
In This Issue
Sticks and Stones: Boards Need To Think Twice Before Filing A Defamation Claim
Receivers: An Alternative Method for Collecting Delinquent Assessments
Tips for the Board Facing Recall
Time Running Out for Compliance with SB 89 ADR Requirement
Questions & Answers
Past Issues
Issue 59
October 2, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 10
Issue 58
September 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 9
Issue 57
August 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 8
Issue 56
July 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 7
Issue 55
June 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 6

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November Survey

If an owner is delinquent in paying his/her assessments, when do you refer the matter to an attorney?

60 days or less

61 - 90 days

91 - 120 days

Longer than 120 days

We don't use an attorney

October Survey Results


What's the most pressing problem facing your association?

26% Apathy of owners
20% Covenant and rule 
        violations 
19% Delinquent 
        assessments 
17% Deferred 
        maintenance/
        insufficient reserves 
  9% Outdated governing 
        documents
4% Difficult and
        dissatisfied owners
  3% Other
  2% Complying with 
        SB 100 & SB 89

 
Sticks and Stones: Boards Need To Think Twice Before Filing A Defamation Claim
For some time now it's not that unusual for a board member to be insulted, called names, and accused of all sorts of misconduct - much of it intensely personal.  This article discusses this trend and offers some pointers on when to and when not to take action against those doing the name-calling.
[FULL STORY]
 
Receivers: An Alternative Method for Collecting Delinquent Assessments
One stumbling block in collecting delinquent assessments occurs when the delinquent owner is not residing in the property, cannot be found for service of a lawsuit, but is current with the mortgage payments.  An option for resolving this particular type of account is through the appointment of a “receiver”.  This article discusses why, when and how to get a receiver appointed to collect delinquent assessments.
[FULL STORY]
 
Tips for the Board Facing Recall
This article offers a number of legal and practical pointers to boards who are facing a recall meeting.
[FULL STORY]
 
Time Running Out for Compliance with SB 89 ADR Requirement
Pursuant to SB 89, associations have until January 1, 2007 to adopt a policy for handling disputes between owners and associations.  To find out more about this requirement as well as other changes SB 89 made to SB 100 click on the full story. 
[FULL STORY]
 
Questions & Answers
[FULL STORY]
 
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November 8
Success Basics for Board Members
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November 15
Understanding Your Governing Documents
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December 7
Ask The Experts
12:00 - 1:30 PM

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(1 mile north of I-70)



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