Homeowners tend to become very upset when their existing views will be obstructed by a neighbor’s proposed remodeling project. Conversely, owners who want to add a second story to their residence are just as adamant that they should have the right to upgrade their own homes as they see fit–without regard to whether their construction […]
The firm is pleased to announce that Tom Ware has been granted fellowship in the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). More than 4,000 lawyers practice community association law in the United States, yet fewer than 175 attorneys nationwide can distinguish themselves as CCAL fellows. Fellows of the College distinguish themselves through contributions to the […]
On January 25, 2021, at 2 p.m., Tom Ware, Scott D. Weiss of Ortale Kelley Law Firm in Nashville, Tennessee, and Darren Bevan of Baydaline & Jacobsen LLP in Sacramento will be presenting “BACK TO THE FUTURE: ELECTRONIC MEETINGS—HOW A PANDEMIC CHANGED THE FUTURE OF MEETINGS AND DECISION MAKING,” at CAI’s 2021 Law Seminar. Go […]
It is no secret that the United States in 2020 is a more divided place than in recent memory. A combination of COVID-19 and social and political forces exacerbated by the media has led many of us to feel as though we are living through a period of heightened tension, mistrust, and anxiety, whether perceived […]
We are currently facing an unprecedented crisis in our country and state, forcing us to adapt to conditions unlike any experienced in our lifetimes. Some have compared it to a state of war, circumstances so extraordinary that they justify at least a temporary suspension of basic civil liberties, while others believe that the response has […]
1. The Problem In a normal condominium development, the most prevalent claims by owners against their association are those arising from water leaks. The typical allegation is that water entered through the roof, a broken pipe inside a wall, or a planter adjacent to a first floor unit, resulting in damage to the resident’s furnishings, […]