A Slippery Slope: Decoding Snow Clearing Liability for HOAs and Condos
by John S. Prisco, Esq., | Becker Winter snow is beautiful, but for community associations—both condominiums and homeowners associations—it represents a significant liability challenge. Boards and managers need to understand their snow clearing duties, which are determined by state law, governing documents, and local ordinances. Getting it wrong can expose the association to expensive slip-and-fall […]
Is Alcohol a Liability at HOA and Condo Events?
by Steven Sugarman, Esq., Partner & Sophia Nisivoccia, Law Clerk | Gawthrop Greenwood, PC Homeowners and condominium associations continue to seek ways to foster a sense of community, often hosting social events and gatherings to bring residents together. In many communities, it is common for alcohol to be served at these gatherings. Sometimes, attendees are […]
Hostile Environments in Today’s Community Associations
SPONSORED CONTENT Connor Thomson, Law Clerk Gawthrop Greenwood – Attorneys at Law A recent survey conducted by Fortune Magazine revealed that 31% of Gen-Zers believe that violence to persons or property can be an appropriate way to bring about change. The survey also revealed that 55% of 18- to 34-year-olds believe that violence, property damage, and misinformation are appropriate […]
Pennsylvania’s New Annual Report Requirement for Incorporated Associations Takes Effect
Pennsylvania Act 122 was signed into law by Governor Wolf on November 3, 2022. Among various updates to Title 15 of Pennsylvania’s Consolidated Statutes (dealing with Corporations and Unincorporated Associations), Act 122 follows a national trend to add transparency to corporate action. Significantly, it replaces Pennsylvania’s decennial reporting requirement for non-profit corporations with an “Annual […]
The Corporate Transparency Act Likely Requires Your Association to File with the Federal Government by December 31st, 2024
SPONSORED CONTENT Why am I being bothered by all of this talk about the Corporate Transparency Act?The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) requires most entities formed or registered to do business in the U.S. to file with the federal government what is called a “Beneficial Ownership Information Report,” disclosing, at a high level, identifying information […]
Governor Shapiro Signs House Bill 1716 into Law
In addition to other provisions, this legislation restores the ability to register as an unincorporated association in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which impacts many community associations in the Commonwealth House Bill 1716 was introduced by Rep. Perry Warren (D-Bucks County) on September 26, 2023. According to Rep. Warren’s co-sponsor memo, “the legislation cleans up some […]
Photo Gallery: 2024 PA LAC Ladies on the Links Golf Invitational
CAI Keystone members assembled at Mainland Golf Course in Harleysville, Pennsylvania on Monday, June 24 for the 3rd Annual PA LAC Ladies on the Link Golf Invitational. Presented this year by JGS Insurance, a Baldwin Risk Partner, this popular event serves as a great way for members to come together for a fun, pressure-free day […]
Not Everything That Happens in Vegas Should Stay There
As I type this, I am sitting at the airport in Houston, TX. I am returning home after attending the CAI National Conference in Las Vegas. This was my first time attending National, and it did not disappoint! It was such an amazing experience on so many levels. There were so many wonderful things about […]
Shining the Spotlight on Tidewater Property Management
Company BasicsName of company: Tidewater Property Management, Inc., AAMCPrincipal of company: Gail Windisch, CMCA, AMS, PCAMYear company was founded: 1989# of employees: 75States in which your company operates: Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia Company Contact InformationAddress: 3600 Crondall Lane, Suite 100, Owings Mills, MD 21117Phone #: (800) 761-5977E-mail address: info@tidewaterproperty.comWebsite: www.tidewaterproperty.com Company NarrativeFounded […]
Spotlight on Gawthrop Greenwood – Attorneys at Law at Spring Managers Symposium
SPONSORED CONTENT By now you’ve heard: The attorneys at Steven L. Sugarman & Associates and Landis & Setzler, PC are now a part of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, creating one of the largest law firms supporting homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities and condominium associations in Pennsylvania. The entire team is looking forward to seeing all of […]