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HOA Document Recording Under SC HOA Act
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are generally subject to a number of documents which may include, but not be limited to, declarations of covenants, bylaws, a master deed, or amendments thereto. Of course, HOAs are also subject to their state law. In 2018, South...
Attorney-Client Privilege for Homeowners Associations
Attorney-client privilege can be particularly tricky for homeowners’ associations (HOAs), which naturally have numerous board members administering the association as well as members who have certain inspection rights.
Surveillance Cameras in HOA Common Areas
HOA boards may be surprised to learn that recording sound with surveillance cameras could actually subject the HOA to serious liability even when recording video is perfectly permissible.
Be Aware of Time Constraints in HOA Architectural Review Provisions
Even if your HOA is not subject to an express time constraint on its architectural review decisions, it is still advisable to ensure that applications are reviewed and addressed within a reasonable timeframe.
Social Media use by Community Associations
While social media can be a convenient way to get a message out to a large group of people, an HOA must be more careful with its use of social media than perhaps the average individual. In fact, it is worth careful consideration whether social media is right for your HOA at all.
More Litigation over the Corporate Transparency Act
As litigation over the CTA picks up, it is likely that the U.S. appellate courts or even the U.S. Supreme Court will need to resolve the challenge to the CTA’s constitutionality. In the meantime, community associations (and developers) are left with their pending obligations to comply with the reporting obligations of the CTA.