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Legal Issues With HOA Websites

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Published in the ECHO Journal, February 2010 Many associations are establishing Websites and Internet Bulletin Boards for use by owners and residents. This article will discuss legal issues related to […]

Who Fixes What? – Part II

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Published in the ECHO Journal, February 2010 “Who fixes What” in a common interest development continues. Part I of this article, which was published in the January 2010 ECHO Journal, […]

Smoke Alarms Save Lives

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Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2010 Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign […]

VOCs — Clearing the Air

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Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2010 Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs as they are commonly called, are an increasing concern in the paints and coatings industry. The continuing regulatory […]

The Joys of Stucco

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Published in the ECHO Journal, March 2010 For more than thirty years, our firm’s task has been to keep buildings free of leaks. When we first became seriously involved with […]

Guide to Selection of A Towing Company

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Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2010 This guide is written to assist managers and boards with investigation and selection of qualified private property towing companies. What is required to […]

Myths and Misconceptions Regarding FHA Condominium Approvals

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Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2010 In an effort to know fully why the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has changed their condominium lending requirements, it is important to understand […]

What’s Happening with Condo Loans

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Published in the ECHO Journal, April 2010 Is Financing in Serious Jeopardy? There are a number of indicators suggesting that financing for condominium associations may be in serious jeopardy. Indeed, […]

Got Lead?

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Published in the ECHO Journal, May 2010 Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be […]

Additional Commentary to “Got Lead?”

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Published in the ECHO Journal, June 2010 An article entitled “Got Lead?” which summarized the health effects associated with lead poisoning as well as how lead hazards are created and […]

Questions to Ask Potential Banks

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Published in the ECHO Journal, June 2010 Selection of the banking relationship for a homeowner association is just as important as the choice of any other vendor and should be […]

Amending Your HOA’s Governing Documents: Your Toughest Questions Answered

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Sooner or later every homeowners association is faced with the question of whether or not to amend its governing documents, bylaws, and CC&Rs. Here are some common questions and answers […]