Home Owner Association Practice

Board Attorney - Most Pennsylvania Home Owner's Associations (HOAs) are run by homeowners with limited business and legal knowledge and they are unfamiliar with policies and procedures of running a non-profit corporation. We assist Board members in properly running their HOA in accordance with State and Federal laws. We advise Boards throughout Pennsylvania, and have written numerous By-Laws and covenants on their behalf.  In addition, most associations hold at least one meeting per year for the membership of the HOA. Others meet more often.  The board of directors for most HOA's meet on a monthly or as needed basis.  We recommend an Attorney attend all membership meetings and when necessary board meetings.  Further, board members may be required to attend other business meetings, such as with a developer or other contractor. An attorney from our Firm can be available to attend any such meeting, if given proper notice.

Bylaws and Other Documents - We are experienced in drafting and amending association Bylaws.  In addition we draft and revise various other documents, including, articles of incorporation, contracts, regulations and rules.  Further we can assist in interpreting and provide our legal opinion for such documents in accordance with State and Federal law.

Enforcement of Noncompliance - We assist HOA's in successfully enforcing their regulations against members who violate their contractual obligations contained within the bylaws, regulations or rules of the community.  This is accomplished through fines and when necessary, through court intervention.  When such litigation is necessary we can assist the association in obtaining court intervention to force compliance with association documents.

Collections of Debts - You pay your HOA dues, and so should all other members of the community.  Therefore, we take an aggressive approach to collecting delinquent dues. We have found that being aggressive in regards to collection policy reaps the greatest reward and deters others from ever becoming delinquent. Collection costs and attorney fees should always be paid by the delinquent party, and should always be a part of your bylaws in regards to collecting debts. We offer a variety of collection methods for the recovery of delinquent dues.

Litigation - We have extensive experience in representing associations in all litigation matters. We have litigated collection matters, violation of regulations and complex construction defect cases.  We can represent your HOA whether you are plaintiff or defendant, during trial or on appeal.