Will an HOA Dispute Go to Court?
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
HOAs might have regular disputes arise with homeowners. It is almost expected when business both affects where people live and their most valuable asset they own. Some of these disputes even end up in court. Not every HOA disagreement has to reach the stage of a lawsuit. Running an HOA and dealing with homeowners is
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Collecting Unpaid HOA Fees
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
Owning a property in an HOA development imparts an obligation to pay fees. This is a condition of ownership. The HOA can take measures to collect unpaid fees that can even include foreclosure. The basis for the HOA’s collections policy should be laid out in detail in the bylaws. These should describe the steps that
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Challenging Assessed HOA Dues
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
An HOA generally has the ability to assess dues within reason according to their bylaws. Of course, homeowners will not be happy about dues increases, and they may even challenge the hike. While an HOA may do its best to plan its budget and remain with it, there may be times that it must take
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Resolving Conflicts Between Homeowners and an HOA
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
HOA disputes can get bitter and end up in court. This is the last thing that anyone wants, given the expense and the hostility involved. The parties could consider alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a faster and less contentious way to settle issues. The benefit of ADR is that it is not a court. This
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Cupertino, CA HOA and Real Estate Attorneys
Monday, 19 April 2021
Real estate is a lucrative business, but there is also a significant amount of risk involved. At Pratt & Associates, we represent all parties involved in a wide range of real estate matters in the Cupertino area. HOA Law Homeowner associations (HOAs) can be beneficial for both communities and individual property owners. However, many laws
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Campbel, CA HOA and Real Estate Attorneys
Monday, 19 April 2021
Real estate is a high-stakes game, and many things can go wrong and leave parties facing losses or legal liability. Protect yourself and your interests by seeking help from a Campbel, CA real estate and HOA lawyer as soon as possible. We can help prevent conflicts from arising, as well as address conflicts when they
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Santa Clara, CA HOA and Real Estate Attorneys
Friday, 16 April 2021
If you are involved in real estate transactions in any capacity, you know there is always the risk of disputes and conflicts. If not handled properly, these disputes can result in losses and liability to parties involved, and the entire transaction might fall through. Pratt & Associates represents clients facing all types of real estate
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Mountain View, CA HOA and Real Estate Attorneys
Friday, 16 April 2021
Real estate in the Mountain View area is a lucrative industry and investment opportunity. However, whenever there is the chance to earn profits, there is also the risk you can suffer serious losses if something goes wrong. If you have a real estate-related legal matter, you should discuss your situation with a Mountain View, CA
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San Jose, CA HOA and Real Estate Attorneys
Friday, 16 April 2021
California has many complex laws that govern real estate transactions, land use issues, and homeowners associations (HOAs). Not only should all real estate matters comply with all relevant laws and regulations, but there is also the chance that private parties will disagree, someone might breach a contract, or something else might happen that results in
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Sunnyvale, CA HOA and Real Estate Attorneys
Friday, 16 April 2021
Whether you regularly engage in real estate deals or you are facing your first one, you should understand that many things can go wrong. This is also true if you already own property, as legal disputes can arise regarding your real estate. Never hesitate to seek advice and representation from Sunnyvale, CA real estate and
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