Condominium and Homeowners' Associations: Understanding the Issues

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Condominium and Homeowners' Associations - What you don t know can hurt you stay updated on condominium issues and make your next project hassle-free. The increasing popularity of condominiums and planned communities in Washington is causing new and challenging legal issues to arise almost daily. Are you prepared to confidently address the questions and concerns associated with developing and operating these entities? Attend this seminar and develop an in-depth understanding of legislative updates and mixed use development. Don t miss this opportunity to get solid advice on transferring control of the property, as well as handling construction claims. Benefits for You Comply with recent condominium legislation including the reserve study legislation Get up to speed on the latest developments and trends in mixed use condominium development in Washington Properly facilitate the transition from developer to homeowners Take the headaches out of community management Creatively and resourcefully deal with condominium construction defect and warranty claims

Condominium and Homeowners' Associations: Understanding the Issues 8:30 am 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am 10:30 am What Was New for 2008: A Legislative Update
Jeremy Stilwell
Reserve Study Legislation
What Didn t Become Law
What to Expect for the Future

10:30 am 10:45 am Break

10:45 am 12:00 pm Mixed Use Development
Vincent B. DePillis
Development Considerations
Alternative Governance Structures
Management and Maintenance Considerations
Lender Concerns and Protections

12:00 pm 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 pm 2:15 pm New Associations: Protecting Condominium Purchasers and What to Do After the Developer Transfers Control of the Association to the Homeowners
Daniel Zimberoff
Practical Considerations
Legal Considerations
Legal Audit: Evaluate the Legal Issues Facing Your New Association
Budget Issues
Other Potential Pitfalls

2:15 pm 2:30 pm Break

2:30 pm 3:20 pm Considerations for Lawyers in the Transition of the Property to the Homeowner
John C. Siegel
Drafting the Legal Documents
Education of Developer
Legal Transfer of Control

3:20 pm 4:10 pm Condominium Construction Defect and Warranty Claims
Anthony L. Rafel and Jeremy Stilwell
Claims for New Condominiums
Claims for Conversion Condominiums
Pre-Claim Notice Requirements

4:10 pm 4:30 pm Panel Discussion, and Questions and Answers
Vincent B. DePillis, Anthony L. Rafel, John C. Siegel, Jeremy Stilwell and Daniel Zimberoff

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