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ABC's of HOAs

Gain an understanding of HOA ownership and the legal issues that may arise.

Community associations have seen a drastic increase in number over last 20 years and there is no sign this is slowing down. HOA ownership and representations requires an understanding of this form of ownership as legal issues are numerous, emotional and significant. Today's law practitioner that engages in community association law can specialize and gain experience in contracts, torts, personal injury, business, collections, and real property. This topic will supply basic tools for one interested in association representation and will present ideas and effective tools for attorneys.

102 minutes
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Agenda

What Is an HOA? (aka Community Association)

  • What Are the Various Types of Community Associations?
  • How Is an HOA Different From Traditional Neighborhood Subdivision?
  • What Types of Laws Apply to HOA's?
  • How Are Individual Property Rights Effected by Owning Within an HOA?
  • What Types of Ownership Interests Invoke the Laws of an HOA?

Overview of the Creation of an HOA

  • Forms of Ownership?
  • Purposes for the Creation of an HOA?
  • Reasons
  • The Legal Documents That Create an HOA

Legal Considerations - Developer

  • Developer Roles and Responsibilities
  • Transition of Control to Homeowners - What Does This Mean?
  • What Construction Issues Must an Attorney Be Aware of?
  • What Are the Fiduciary Duties of a Developer?
  • What Should a Developer and Attorney Be Aware of Prior to Turnover to Owners?

Legal Considerations - Turnover of Association Control to Homeowners

  • What Is Turnover of Control?
  • How Does an Owner-Controlled Board Come Into Power?
  • What Are Duties of Owner-Controlled Board

Legal Considerations - Legal Review and Checklist

  • Legal Issues for Owner-Controlled Board
  • Considerations and Admonitions

Legal Considerations - General Overview Facing Both Attorney and Board

  • Tips for Avoiding Disputes Between Homeowner and Builder
  • Drafting Tips for the Association Attorney
  • Statutory Considerations

Best Practices - for Practicing Attorney

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Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on February 28, 2020.

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  • Arizona CLE 1.75
     
  • The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.75 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.75
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.75 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     

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Faculty

John Richards

John Richards

Richards Law, PC

  • Practicing Community Association Law for 20 years
  • 1 of 3 attorneys in the state of Utah to be admitted into the national organization entitled College of Community Associations Lawyers which is a designated provided for those with substantial contributions to the HOA industry
  • Provides education and resources to the volunteer homeowners who govern community associations
  • Was of the original author of Utah’s Community Association Act of 2004
  • Past president of the Local Chapter of Community Association Institute for Utah
  • Served for 7 years on the State of Utah Legislative Action Committee; currently a member of this committee
  • Current president of Utah Bar chapter on community associations
  • Peer nominated a Utah Legal Elite lawyer each year for the last 10 years
  • Licensed to practice in Utah and Orego
  • Written dozens of articles and published on association topics
  • Acclaimed speaker on HOA topics nationwide
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