Ganim Law Group
HOA/Condo Legal Services
Ganim Law Group has the experience and expertise to represent owners and associations to resolve the challenges and issues occurring between these parties.
Below are some common
situations:
Ganim Law Group
HOA/Condo Legal Services
DISPUTES BETWEEN ASSOCIATIONS AND OWNERS
Matters that commonly under conflict between associations and owners sometimes become very combative and legal assistance often helps in order to reach a resolution. Lack of property repairs, incomplete or untimely maintenance, property rights conflicts with neighbors, conflicts over fees or assessments, election issues, or poor financial governance can lead to conflicts that can only be resolved with legal help.
LIEN FORECLOSURE
In an effort to collect unpaid assessments from the homeowner, an association may eventually file a lien against the property and force a foreclosure in an effort to recuperate the assessment fees due.
MEDIATION/ARBITRATION/LITIGATION OF DISPUTES
At times, conflicts cannot be settled between the parties, and it is necessary to escalate the dispute in order to facilitate a resolution. Certain HOA/condominium matters are required to participate in alternative dispute resolutions procedures including mediation and arbitration as a prerequisite to litigation. In litigation, the dispute is settled by seeking the assistance of the judicial system.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Condominium associations and homeowner’s associations are empowered through a series of documents that are used to provide the legal structure in which the association may operate. These documents are sophisticated legal instruments, which require the assistance of a lawyer to prepare. Documents such as Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Declaration of Covenants, and Rules & Regulations and are standard forms of governing documents.