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Robert J. Galvin, Esq.
 Davis, Malm & D'Agostine
One Boston Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Tel: (617) 367-2500 Bob Galvin practices in the Land Use and Real Estate Group where he specializes in commercial and residential real estate, commercial leasing, and commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use condominiums. He represents developers, property owners, sellers, buyers, condominium associations, and commercial landlords and tenants. Bob has created a large number of commercial, industrial, residential and, mixed-use condominiums. Bob is editor and coauthor of Massachusetts Condominium Law, and the author of the condominium chapter in Crocker's Notes on Common Forms, both leading Massachusetts legal treatises. You can view his full bio on the firm's website. Bob has contributed his expert opinion and experience to the HOAleader.com articles below.
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6 Tips for Properly Firing a Contractor
April 2010
It's not always easy to end a business relationship because you may not have the legal right to make a break. And if your condominium or homeowners association board attempts to terminate a contract without the right to do so, your association can land in court. . . . keep reading
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Tax Tips for HOAs
April 2, 2010
This week's tip is a sad reminder that condo and homeowners associations need to file tax returns just like the rest of corporations in the United States. . . . keep reading
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What Financial Information Must Your Association Disclose to Prospective Homeowners?
December 2009
One of your members has put her unit up for sale. She gets an offer and accepts it. You then get a request for all kinds of home owners association records from the buyer. What's your response? What must your association provide when prospective homeowners ask for your association's governing documents? What about your financial documents and minutes? What if the buyer asks the number of delinquent owners and the amount of the delinquencies? The answer to those questions depends on your state's law and your internal practices. Some states have rules requiring associations to provide extensive detail to potential buyers. Others are silent on the issue. Here's an overview. . . . keep reading
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HOA Finances: Six Tips for Preventing Embezzlement of Association Money
November 2009
A Florida condo association recently had $167,000 stolen from its bank account. The condominium's experience reinforces two truths about this economy: You can't afford to lose a penny of your association's money, and desperate people do dumb (and sometimes illegal) things. Here are six money-handling tips to ensure your association doesn't end up the victim of embezzlement. . . . keep reading
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