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The case for bar associations: Why they matter
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How state and local bar associations can protect judges from unfair attacks
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Some lawyers are irked by attorney’s fake bar associations
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HOAs explained: 5 things you should know about homeowners associations
About half of Valley homeowners live in homeowners' associations, but many don't realize the responsibilities that come along with living in one. Cynthia Levine is faced with losing her Maricopa home to foreclosure. Foreclosure News
Two Things You Need to Know About Homeowners Associations
By Michael Burge Owning a home isn't always a happily-ever-after story. On any given day, you might deal with a leaky roof, a weedy lawn or a bad neighbor. Foreclosure News
Rhode Island Joins Lists of True Super-Priority Lien States for Condo Associations
In December 2015, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that Rhode Island's Uniform Condominium Act provides a true “super-priority” lien to condominium owner associations when a condominium owner is delinquent in paying the COA assessments. This super-priority lien – applicable to condo association liens only – takes priority over a lender's first […]
Florida Lenders Not Required to Compete with Homeowner Associations…
It is not uncommon for a homeowner association to file a separate claim of lien foreclosure action against a resident even though the bank’s mortgage foreclosure action remains pending. Therefore, a homeowner can potentially face two foreclosure actions against the property at the same time: one for unpaid assessments to the HOA and another for […]