Community Association Attorneys

Community associations bring an array of moving pieces and an intricate web of legal obligations. At Sands Anderson, our attorneys have vast experience helping common interest communities form, operate and manage their association with forethought and confidence.

Our community association practice is comprised of attorneys from diverse areas across the firm, ensuring we are able to address the full spectrum of an association's legal needs. Whether you have routine matters like negotiating contracts or more complex, unique challenges, we provide the judicious support that will help you come out ahead.

Ultimately, we’re here to help you govern soundly and operate efficiently. No matter what size association you have or legal goals you need to meet, we stand ready to help.

Our Practice

We help you pursue the following goals:

Foster A Cohesive Community

At its core, an association is a network of people all working together to promote their community’s wellbeing. To support this role, the association must also function with a community spirit. In order to operate efficiently and soundly, all members must work together with a legal, operational, and business infrastructure that promotes proactive decision-making and streamlined processes. Our role as advisors means you have a true team of legal professionals collaborating to help you create the best outcomes across your operations and goals.

Draft and Manage Effective Documentation

The quality of your operations and governance largely depends on the quality of your documents. Both homeowners and board members rely on effective documents that clearly outline expectations. We bring substantial experience helping associations build their documentation from the ground up, as well as revising existing documentation to strengthen operations. We can help you create, revise, and manage the following:

Architectural guidelines
Articles of incorporation
Bylaws
Declarations
Document amendments
Rules
Resolutions and minutes
Member correspondence
Disclosures

Govern with Compliance

We’re here to help ensure you remain in full compliance with your governance and laws. We also assist you in meeting your myriad operational needs, such as managing risk, operating budgets, and complying with regulations. We bring deep understanding about the state and federal laws you must follow, how to support clear communications with all involved parties (homeowners, board members, etc.), and how to best secure all documentation. In addition, we can represent you in contract negotiations with various bodies, such as property and amenity management.

Manage Efficient Collections

Needing to collect overdue accounts is an unfortunate yet common responsibility. Failing to do so not only affects the association’s cash flow — but also leaves homeowners and the association open to risk. We can help ensure that you have fair enforcement and collection policies in place, and also have informal and formal policies designed to meet state and federal requirements. While our goal is to help you avoid going to court, should you ever have to, we stand ready to support your success through each step.