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Community Association Business After COVID-19

Join us as we discuss navigating community association business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics include:
• How Long Must We Social Distance
• Covid-19 Insurance Issues
• Electronic Elections
• Fining Resolutions
• New Emotional Support Animal Regulations

Community Association Litigation During COVID-19: Covenants, Claims, Courts, Contracts and Community

Our experienced L&J attorneys discuss litigation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Topics include:
• Enforcing the Covenants During The Pandemic – Does Stay At Home Mean Anything Goes?
• Liabilities and Claims Against Associations
• The Courts: Closed But Not Shutdown
• Vendor Contracts: Delay, Breach, and Defenses
• Testing Positive: Should the Association notify the community if an individual has
tested positive for COVID-19?

Association Amenities: When and How to Reopen Under Current Orders/Guidelines

Our expert attorneys offer guidance on managing association amenities during the coronavirus pandemic. We address the following topics:
• Community Pressure: Should/Must You Re-Open Now – Consider a Ramp-Up
• Gyms, Tennis Courts, Pools and Community Rooms: Sanitizing, Social Distancing and Reservations
• Waivers, Disclaimers and Signage – Words Matter
• Specific Guidance for Senior Communities

Partially Open for Business: Revisiting Amenity Closures During COVID-19

With some businesses slowly reopening, many questions remain on whether community associations should continue amenity closures during COVID-19.

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Community Associations: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legislation May Provide Relief For You, Too

Community associations could get financial relief from new coronavirus legislation. We break down how to find out if you qualify.

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Managing the Spread of the Virus in Your Community

We address steps for community associations to take in order to manage the spread of the coronavirus in this L&J blog post.

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): What it Means for Your Community

This L&J blog post addresses many coronavirus concerns association communities now face.

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HUD Updates Rules on Emotional Support Animals

We explain the new rules and regulations related to emotional support animals and how it could impact your community.

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Association Reserves

Funding association reserves over time spreads out the expense of repairing or replacing capital items, spreading the costs among owners who use those items.

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Complying with ADA Guidelines

This article addresses what community associations need to know about complying with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

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The Leasing Dilemma

How are associations dealing with leasing during hard economic times? We address the leasing dilemma in this article.

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The Dreaded Books and Records Request

Understanding the scope of what members are entitled to see under an association’s bylaws and Georgia law can help books and records requests be handled smoothly.

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Contracts: How to do it Right

This L&J article details the five elements community associations should include when creating a vendor contract.

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Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance

All insurance policies are not created equally. We explain what you should know about Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance.

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Electronic Voting

This L&J article offers tips on how best to handle elections, including conducting annual elections separate from your annual meeting, either by electronic voting or mail-in ballot.

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Know Your Rights in Regulating Solicitation in Your Community

Solicitation can be a nuisance to a community association. This article addresses the rights associations have when dealing with solicitors.

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Having a Good Bullpen

Committees can take a lot of stress off of the board by providing support and effectively make the board’s job easier.

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Getting a Jump Start on Collections

With five simple steps, you can create a solid collection policy that will ensure you will have a firm handle on delinquencies in the upcoming year.

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How Civility Resolutions Can Help Your Community

Many communities are creating civility resolutions to define an expectation and requirement of civility, decorum and courtesy.

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Drone Use In Community Associations

What is the best way to address drone use in community associations? We discuss the authority of managers and boards in this article.

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We Have A Judgment – Now What

Understanding the post-judgment collection process and remedies can help an association set reasonable expectations and effectively plan for post-judgment collections.

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