Architectural Requests
/Listen Now
Do the words, ‘Reserve Study’ make you nervous? What is a Reserve Study? Who needs one and why are they important? Who can complete a Reserve Study and how much do they cost? If you have ever had questions about Reserve Studies, tune in today and find out the answers to these questions and more!
To view our AMG Community Leaders Material from this episode visit hoacommunityleaders.com.
Boca Raton HOA Sued Over Electric Scooter Accident
/
Robert Clarfield is suing the Villas of Boca Barwood Homeowners Association, alleging that their poorly maintained parking lot caused him to crash his electric scooter on December 9, 2023. Clarfield claims that he sustained significant permanent injuries due to hitting an uneven pavement and pothole while lawfully operating his scooter in the parking lot area surrounding 8904 SW 22nd Street, Boca Raton.
Read the full story here: BocaNewsNow.com
How home prices are expected to shift in over 300 housing markets, according to updated forecasts from Zillow and Moody’s
/
Economists are divided as to whether the housing correction is simply a minor setback for home price growth or the early innings of a sharper correction.
Condo Repairs: Federal bill provides access to financing for building rehabilitation loans
/
Federal legislation was introduced to provide condominium associations access to insured building rehabilitation loans—a move that would help board members make critical structural and safety-based condo repairs.
Architectural Committee and Approval Process...Follow the Rules
/
Architectural Committee and Approval Process...Follow the Rules
AMG is pleased to share with you two blog posts from the Black, Slaughter & Black law firm.
The first discusses the necessity of following formalities outlined in the association’s governing documents. In particular, approvals or denials must follow the express language of the declaration, including a properly appointed committee.
https://lawfirmcarolinas.com/blog/dont-screw-up-your-architectural-committee-approval-process/
The second blog highlights the difficulty in recovering the association’s legal costs (even when the association seems to prevail on relevant points).
AMG believes the takeaways from these two blogs are that it is:
1. Important to follow the formalities outlined in the governing documents for the community related to approving and enforcing architectural controls;
2. Educating community members on the importance of following the governing documents is crucial;
3. If the association does not approve an application, guidance should be given to the owner if possible (and not just a “declined”); and
4. The importance of communicating with owners to effectively gain compliance, before legal intervention is needed.
Not only will following these steps lead to happier communities; it will prevent the high and likely unrecoverable legal costs. AMG recommends community leaders discuss the architectural approval criteria and process (for their community) with legal counsel prior to taking action.
