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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes.

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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes.

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Is now the time to buy a condo in Toronto?

Condo Control

The builder should also provide you with all of the documents listed below. If you’re interested in a resale unit, tour the property, understand what is included in the purchase price, and review the condo corporation’s governing documents before you buy. The HCRA licenses builders and provides information on any disciplinary history.

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New 2025 condo and HOA laws for U.S. states

Condo Control

Owners living in California can elect directors and amend governing documents using electronic secret ballots as of January 1, 2025. HOAs were not specifically mentioned in HB 1237, but Senate Bill 398 did state that “each association shall designate on its website” certain documents. The policy must be posted on the POA’s website.

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Email policies for condos and HOAs

Condo Control

Create an email consent form An email consent form is a document that collects residents consent to receive notices from the board via email. Most importantly, when notices and documents can be sent electronically, the community saves time and money. If and when the policy is amended, a new copy must also be distributed to each member.

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Should You Allow Your Residents to Have A Trampoline?

Real Property Management Chicago

A lease addendum may transfer the entire responsibility for obtaining a trampoline to the tenant, but that is no guarantee against future litigation. Considering the myriad downsides, it is not unexpected that trampolines are often viewed as a significant liability.

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Understanding ADR for community associations

Condo Control

Pros of mediation Typically costs less than litigation and arbitration Doesnt bind participants to a specific outcome Is often less cumbersome than having a case argued in court Arbitration Arbitration is more formal than mediation. When to try ADR ADR is often viewed as a preferable option to litigation.