Community E-ssentials

December 2006 Issue 61   VOLUME 5 ISSUE 12  
In This Issue
E-mail Communications Are Fast, Convenient, and Possibly Dangerous
2007 Education Schedule for Managers and Board Members Now Available
Court Upholds Amendment Prohibiting Smoking Inside Units
Write Offs From Owner Bankruptcies Bankrupting Your Association?
The Night Before Christmas
Past Issues
Issue 60
November 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 11
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

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December Survey

What do you want most for your association this Christmas?

No delinquent owners

No covenant/rule violations

No new laws in 2007 impacting HOA's

No negative media coverage of HOA's

A quorum for our annual meeting

Have you been naughty or nice this year?

Definitely naughty

Definitely nice

Somewhere in between

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

16% 60 days or less
14% 61-90 days
40% 91-120 days
26% Longer than 120
        days
  4% We don't use
        an attorney

 
E-mail Communications Are Fast, Convenient, and Possibly Dangerous
More and more board communications are occurring by email.  This article discusses some of the pitfalls and potential legal problems that can result from email communication between board members.
[FULL STORY]
 
2007 Education Schedule for Managers and Board Members Now Available
HindmanSanchez provides educational opportunities for both association managers and board members to develop the essential skills and knowledge to insure success for their associations at no cost.  To view the 2007 schedule, course descriptions and to register, click here.
 
Court Upholds Amendment Prohibiting Smoking Inside Units
We know that by law associations can prohibit smoking in common areas, like hallways and building entrances, but can they prohibit smoking inside units?  Recently, a court ruled yes.  This article discusses the specific facts and ruling in that case.
[FULL STORY]
 
Write Offs From Owner Bankruptcies Bankrupting Your Association?
Nearly every association has had to deal with a delinquent owner filing for bankruptcy protection resulting in the write-off of a substantial debt owed to the association.  This article discusses several options available to the association to collect on those unpaid assessments even though the owner has filed for bankruptcy.
[FULL STORY]
 
The Night Before Christmas
A Politically Correct Version for Community Association Managers and Board Members
[FULL STORY]
 
Questions & Answers
[FULL STORY]
 
From Our House To Yours
Everyone at HindmanSanchez wishes you and your family the happiest of holidays and a very merry Christmas.
 
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Published by HindmanSanchez P.C.
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These materials have been prepared by HindmanSanchez P.C. for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Please do not send us confidential information until you speak with one of our attorneys and get authorization to send that information to us. If you wish to initiate possible representation, please contact Tom Hindman or Loura Sanchez.
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