ideas that work
for community associations
October 6, 2011
Jeremy Tucker Jason Fisher Ruth Katz
Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
www.lerchearly.com
Legislative Update,
Green Issues and
Innovative Collection
Strategies
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Legislative Update
Green Issues
Collection Strategies
Q&A
Overview
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New Laws as of October 1
Priority LienPortion of condo/HOA lien has priority over
mortgage claim
HOA Board ElectionDisputes may go to Maryland Attorney
General
Condo Insurance AmendmentOnly 51% of owners' approval
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WSSC Mixed-Use Billing
Changes
Classification: “high flow”
OptionsPay higher rate
Install sub meter
Seek waiver
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Update on Smoking
MoCo ban on smoking in hallways,
laundry rooms, lobbies and other
indoor common areas of multi-family
homes and playgrounds, including
HOA playgrounds
Law covers apartments and
condominiums
Must post signs5
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Green Issues
What is green?
Renewable resources
Reducing footprint
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Green Statutes
§ 2-119 of Real Property Article –
Solar Panel
§14-130 of the Maryland Real
Property Article
Section 40-3A of
Montgomery County Code
Renewable Energy Devices
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What’s Covered?
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Emerging Trends
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Innovative Collection Strategies
Collection trends
How to get paid before other
creditors
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What Methods Are Available?
Review governing docsSuspension of privileges
Form leases for investor owners
Adopt & implement policies
Collect information early
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Speakers
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Jeremy Tucker represents community
associations and condominiums in a wide range of
matters, including general counsel and litigation.
Jason Fisher provides skilled representation to
community and homeowners associations, condos
and co-ops and is recognized as a leader in the
community associations field.
Ruth Katz represents community associations in a
variety of litigation matters. [email protected]
(301) 657-0157
(301) 657-0743
(301) 657-0188
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For more information
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Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.
3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 460
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 986-1300
www.lerchearly.com
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