Hiring professional community association management is key to running a condominium or homeowner association – so important, that two of my partners, Jay Cusimano and Jeffrey Kaman just presented an hour-long seminar entitled “Mastering Community Association Management” (a recording of which is available to our clients on demand in ATLAS) to help navigate various management […]| Kaman & Cusimano
Lydia Chartre, our Wisconsin Office Partner and Chair, was recently quoted in several articles featured in HOAleader.com, a trusted nationwide resource for condominium and HOA board members. In these articles, Lydia offers valuable guidance and advice to board members who are navigating the operational aspects of serving on their boards. Check out two of the […]| Kaman & Cusimano
Are owners in your condominium having trouble selling or re-financing their units? If so, it may be due to the condominium property being blocked by Fannie Mae for not meeting its lending criteria. Fannie Mae does not make loans, but it does purchase and guarantee them in the secondary market, which reduces risks to banks, […]| Kaman & Cusimano
Is your community located in a popular vacation area? Or experiencing a large public event where the number of people expected exceeds the hotel stock? The short-term rental (STR) market has been booming, especially with popular platforms like Airbnb and VRBO making it easier for people to rent their homes to travelers. But what does […] The post Basic Tips for Handling Short-Term Rentals in Condominiums and HOAs appeared first on Kaman & Cusimano.| Kaman & Cusimano
We end 2024 and begin 2025 with yet another Corporate Transparency Act update! The full panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily overruled the earlier stay issued by the Court of Appeals’ three judge panel, which previously overruled the District Court’s preliminary injunction of the enforcement of the January 1, 2025, deadline for […] The post CTA Update! appeared first on Kaman & Cusimano.| Kaman & Cusimano
How to Avoid Common Pitfalls as an Association Board Member It is well-established that Association Board members (directors and officers) have fiduciary duties to their owners and associations. Failure to adhere to them can result in lawsuits against the associations, their directors, and officers. Unfortunately, directors and officers sometimes increase their risk by engaging in […]| Kaman & Cusimano