Homeowners Association Litigation
When people live together in community, there is bound to be conflict. It’s just part of life. But when conflict turns into a potential lawsuit, as an unpaid volunteer board member you may not know what to do next. At Eads Murray & Pugh, we can offer a voice of experience and a plan of action for handling HOA or condominium lawsuits.
Why Does HOA Litigation Occur?
Why Does HOA Litigation Occur?
In some cases, the association needs to take action against a homeowner – for instance, in cases where the homeowner has violated covenants or accumulated unpaid assessments. In other cases, the homeowners association must defend itself – for instance, if a homeowner thinks the association has not followed through on its responsibilities. In addition, lawsuits may occur when there are accidents or injuries involving common property for which the association is responsible.
Litigation issues can be even more complicated for condominium associations because the association is typically responsible for a greater level of building repair and maintenance.
How We Can Help
It is possible to mitigate risks and manage the exposure should a lawsuit of any kind come to light. We can:
Advise the board on where you stand and the best course of action.
Vigorously explore options that might avert litigation.
Represent the association in litigation.
Once a suit is filed, to do our best to bring it to a swift conclusion.
– testimonial –
“We are grateful for the work Jacob Lawrence did for us in our cell phone tower dispute. Jacob jumped into the situation with us, did his homework, and ultimately provided the city with the legal info they needed to resolve the issue. He is simultaneously professional and fun to work with and created a quite favorable view of your firm. I will gladly recommend your services to other homeowners associations.”
– Indianapolis, Indiana homeowners association Board president