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HOA Board Members: 7 Things You Must Know If You're Sued Personally for Board Actions
April 2010
Sometimes homeowners sue HOA boards, and sometimes they sue both the board and board members individually. Here are seven things you should know if you're personally sued for actions taken as a condo or homeowners association board member. . . . keep reading

HOA or Condo Insurance Checkup: Review Your Governing Documents
September 4, 2009
"Read carefully the [insurance] requirements of your own governing documents," advises Robert Galvin. "Occasionally, I find an association that . . . keep reading

HOA and Condo Insurance: 5 Tips to Double-Check Your Association's Insurance Coverage
August 2009
It's time for an insurance checkup so you can determine whether your condo or homeowners association's policy provides the right coverage and whether you can save money. Here are 5 tips on double-checking your coverage. . . . keep reading

HOA Policies: Do You Have Today's Must-have Policies?
June 2009
Attorneys who specialize in representing associations say there are some policies your association can't go without. Here are just a few. . . . keep reading

HOA Insurance: How to Be Certain Your HOA Isn't Underinsured
April 13, 2009
This week's tip is taken from a new article on avoiding HOA insurance mistakes. . . . keep reading

HOA Insurance Mistakes: Steer Your Homeowners Association Clear of These Insurance Pitfalls
April 2009
One simple mistake can become costly when it involves insurance. You could end up overpaying for coverage you don't need--and who has extra money to throw away in this economy? Or you could learn that you don't have the coverage you thought you did when faced with a costly repair. Here, experts identify the mistakes associations can make when it comes to insurance and offer tips for avoiding the missteps. . . . keep reading

HOA Insurance Matters: Do You Need Workers' Compensation Insurance Just to Cover Volunteers?
March 13, 2009
One way many homeowners and condo associations are trying to save money in these tight economic times is to have owners in the community volunteer to perform services that the HOA would otherwise pay someone to do. So what kind of insurance should your HOA have if you plan to do this? And how much will it cost? . . . keep reading

HOA Finances: Even in Tough Times, Don't Scrimp on Insurance
October 25, 2008
In this Tip of the Week we share advice on how to live up to your fiduciary duty with regards to your HOA's insurance. . . . keep reading

Definition: General Liability Insurance
General liability insurance protects a homeowner association from personal injury and property damage claims. Importantly, a general liability insurance policy doesn't protect board members . . . keep reading

HOA Board Members: Ensure that You're Personally Insured
June 2008
You may think that since your homeowner association has general liability insurance, you'll be protected if a member sues you and your fellow HOA board members. Not so. That's where directors and officers (D&O) insurance comes in. Here's what to look for in a policy to make sure you're protected. . . . keep reading

Definition: Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance
Directors and officers (D&O) insurance policies protect directors and officers from claims that they failed to act or acted wrongfully in their individual or group capacity on behalf of the associatio . . . keep reading

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