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An Introduction
We are happy to announce that we will begin distributing this e-newsletter to help keep you informed about events and legal issues related to the firm’s practice areas. In this issue, you will find information regarding our two upcoming events: Last Friday of the Month Open Discussion and the 7th Annual Case Law Update and Seminar. You will also find articles addressing the frequently asked about issue of broken pipes and another on the best practices for board member e-mail communications.
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Last Friday of the Month Open Discussion
Friday, March 30 • 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Our next "Last Friday of the Month Discussion" will be held on Friday, March 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for Community Association Board Members to participate in an open discussion of issues that are of concern to you — and to others as well. It will be an opportunity for you to have a bagel and coffee on us and to meet others from condominium, co-op and HOA boards who are dealing with – or have dealt with – common problems and challenges.
These sessions have been well-received by Board Members and we are pleased to see a great turnout. Like always, members of our staff will be available as a resource if needed, but the conversation will be driven by you – the participants. Coffee and bagels will be served.
7th Annual Case Law Update and Seminar
Tuesday, April 10 • 6:00 p.m.
Condominium, HOA and co-op board members are cordially invited to attend our 7th Annual Case Law Update and Seminar: Significant Community Association Legal Decisions of 2017 on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Villa Lombardi's, located at 877 Main Street, Holbrook. The event will be a complimentary evening of learning, during which we will
discuss important developments in Community Association Law
that may greatly affect your community. Reservations Required • Space is Limited
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Broken Pipes = Headaches for Condominium Boards
With the recent spate of frigid temperatures, we have received numerous calls from condominium Boards of Managers about incidents of broken pipes due to freezing. When the pipes thaw, water floods and damages the unit and, often, neighboring units and common areas. The board invariably accuses the homeowner(s) of negligence for failing to properly winterize the home before heading south for the winter, or for setting the thermostat too low. However, even if the claim of homeowner negligence is correct – and it usually is – the burden for fixing the unit in most communities will fall upon the board and its insurance coverage.
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Board Member E-mails
While e-mail has become one of the most common and preferred means of communication, it may not always be the wisest or safest method for board members of community associations. At the very least, certain precautions need to be taken.
First and foremost, boards should not be making decisions and taking votes by e-mail. Decisions need to be made at a board meeting. A decision made by e-mail, if challenged, will likely not be upheld in a court of law.
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