Month: February 2013

Last week we discussed disputes that can arise between insurance policies for homeowners and policies for the Association. This week we will turn the focus to the Oregon laws on this topic. The Basic Requirements For non-condominium owners’ associations, ORS 94.675 contains requirements for insuring common property. The Association is required to obtain insurance for […]

Owners, managers and vendors to community associations have a stake in state laws that impact associations. The Washington State Legislature is in session and several bills affecting community associations have been introduced. New legislation can have a tremendous financial impact on the community association industry and your association in particular. Even if you live in […]

Condominiums first appeared in the late 1960s when owner-occupied cooperatives and common interest communities took hold across the country. Throughout the 1970s, condominiums emerged as an important form of home ownership. HUD estimates that over 4.8 million condominiums were constructed in the 1970s and 80s. At some point, even well built buildings require major rehabilitation. The number […]

Recently, we’ve been asked our opinion on allowing alcohol in community association common areas–whether through an association sponsored event, casual homeowner get together, or other spontaneous gathering. As you may imagine, this issue raises the hair on the back of the neck of any community association attorney, risk manager or insurance agent. On one hand […]

On January 1, 2014, new laws will take effect in Oregon relating to Association requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (“EVCS”).   The laws will apply both to Planned Communities and Condominiums and will allow owners to install an EVCS for personal use in a parking space, on a lot, or in any other area […]