March 2018

EXPERTS... from page 27.

"As set forth above, the members of an association’s board should embrace the concept of using professional experts..."

appropriate guidance and recommendations. A board of directors, in carrying out its duties to maintain and increase the property values of the community associ- ation and to perform its fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of the association membership, will often encounter issues and circumstances that may have short or long-term legal ramifications. For this reason, the board should have a law firm that will provide immediate legal guidance when deemed necessary. The law firm’s duty is to protect the association by guiding the board to reduce exposure to liabilities. The attorney will represent the board on behalf of the association in any legal proceedings and ensure that the board is discharging its fiduciary duties and community association responsibilities appropriately. The board attor- ney(s) will ensure that the board’s actions are consistent with its governing documents and in compliance with any rele- vant state laws. The attorney provides legal guidance in such circumstances as handling assessment delinquencies, homeowner disputes, board member election disputes, and

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other challenging situations they arise. The board’s attor- ney may attend periodic board meetings when a specific agenda includes an item, problem, or dispute that may require immediate legal guidance. As set forth above, the members of an association’s board should embrace the concept of using professional experts to bring knowledge and experience to enhance their community. Reputable experts add levels of safe- guards and comprehension that make the board members’ jobs easier and the residents’ lives better. n

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