Written on May 9th, 2008 by John T. Lueder Esq.
If you are considering creating a mandatory homeowners association in your existing neighborhood, your first step should be to identify its purpose. Mandatory associations serve particular purposes. For example, mandatory associations are often created to enforce restrictive covenants and to maintain common areas. Maybe you are considering a mandatory association to enforce neighborhood covenants, such [...]
Written on May 9th, 2008 by John T. Lueder Esq.
Restrictive covenants against property were historically not favored under the law. Statutes and court opinions throughout the United States instead favored that property owners should be able to use their property how the owners would like, as long as such use does not violate local, state, or federal law, and that covenants restricting the [...]
Written on May 9th, 2008 by Joseph C. Larkin Esq.
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to volunteer to serve on your association’s board of directors. The board members are in a unique position to make decisions and implement changes and policies that can affect the entire community in a very positive way. Many owners may not realize that [...]
