Training Course
Syllabus:
This highly informative seminar will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the fundamental legal issues related to homeowners' and condominium associations. Discussions will examine these legal issues as they relate to all aspects of the homeowners' and condominium association, including formation, rule enforcement, conflict resolution, and documentation. After attending this seminar, you will have a greater sense of applicable laws and processes involved in developing and operating a homeowners' and condominium association, and will be able to handle a much broader range of issues that arise in your daily practice.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
I. Formation And Preparation Of Necessary Documents
A. General Concepts Regarding Formation
B. Document Preparation
1. Practical Considerations
2. Types Of Governing Documents
a. Declaration Of Covenants
b. Bylaws
c. Articles Of Incorporation
d. Rules And Regulations
C. Government And Lending Requirements
1. Public Offering
2. Specific Provisions
D. Questions And Answers
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
II. Operation
A. HOA Responsibilities And Authority
B. Key Players
C. Rule Development And Enforcement
D. Questions And Answers
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
III. State And Federal Law Overview
A. Overview Of Laws Affecting Associations
1. State
2. Federal
B. Assessment Collection
1. Collection Procedures And Practices
2. Owner Bankruptcy
C. Property Insurance
1. Duty To Obtain Coverage
2. Payment Of Deductible
D. Fair Housing
1. Covenant Enforcement
2. Reasonable Accommodation
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
IV. Handling Conflicts
A. Types Of Conflicts
1. Between Owners And Association
2. Between Home Owners
3. Between Association And Management
4. Between Association And Contractors
B. Methods Of Resolution
1. Prevention
2. Violation Notices/Fines
3. County Authorities
4. Formal Hearing By Association
5. CCOC Dispute Resolution Process
6. AAA Dispute Resolution Process
7. Litigation
C. Case Law
D. Ethical Considerations
E. Questions And Answers |