HOA Collections

Authored by Peter H. Harrison, Esquire HOA Collections HOA’s are by and large mini-municipalities.  Just as our local cities and counties are funded by the payment of taxes by the citizenry, HOA’s are funded by the collection of assessments from HOA members. As a...

The HOA Annual Meeting

‘Tis the Season for Utah HOA Annual Meetings! By: Douglas C. Shumway, Esq.  Almost all homeowners associations in Utah are organized as non-profit corporations, and as such, Utah law requires such associations to hold at least one membership meeting per year.  UCA...

HOAs, Contracts – A Checklist and Basic Guide

By Tyler LaMarr, Community Association Lawyer Vendor Contracts – A Checklist of Key Provisions Samuel Goldwyn said that “an oral contract isn’t worth the paper it is written on.”  Unfortunately, the same can be said for many written contracts.  The purpose of this...

HOAs, Pets, and Assistance Animals

By Tyler LaMarr, Community Association Lawyer We all know someone whose dog or cat is much more than just a pet.  Well, for purposes of the Fair Housing Act, they may be right. Community associations must be careful as they adopt rules and regulations regarding animal...