On June 16, 2020, Governor Andy Beshear published guidelines that public pools must take in order to be able to reopen safely starting June 29, 2020. These guidelines break down...
Am I as a board member under a duty of care to residents? Generally speaking, an association’s board members owe a duty of care to the association. However, acting in...
The first thing any HOA/COA board member or property management company should do is review the documents governing an HOA/COA to understand their roles and responsibilities and consult an attorney...
It depends. Some communities’ governing documents may ensure residents enjoy their property while the compositions of other communities (i.e. those with higher concentrations of senior citizens) necessitate restrictions. Each community...
States have largely prohibited gatherings of individuals, which makes hosting in-person HOA/COA meetings difficult. For greater convenience, HOAs and COAs may consider conducting meetings using remote technology (i.e. Zoom or...
To say we are in uncharted territory because of the COVID-19 pandemic is an understatement. Everyone can name at least one aspect of their lives that has been fundamentally altered...
The effects of the COVID-19 virus have travelled far beyond hospital walls. With the ease and speed at which the virus can spread, its effects are felt in almost all...
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines the term “intellectual property” or “IP” as creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols, and names...
Maintaining social distancing in a pool is naturally quite difficult. Thus, exercise of great caution should be exercised when deciding whether to reopen one. Not only are there different legal...
The disruptive effects of a global pandemic are all too real today considering social distancing and stay-at-home order requirements imposed to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus and COVID-19. These mitigation...
