Wednesday, April 6, 2016 / 2-3 p.m. ET / Continuing Education Credit Available
Some association boards pressure managers to handle legal matters as a way to save money. However, what would appear to be something simple, like filling in blanks on a contract or adding a comma in a bylaws amendment, can expose an association to liability. A clear separation of functions that can be handled by managers and work that should be done by lawyers can help an association avoid unnecessary attorneys’ fees and court costs.
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Some association boards pressure managers to handle legal matters as a way to save money. However, what would appear to be something simple, like filling in blanks on a contract or adding a comma in a bylaws amendment, can expose an association to liability. A clear separation of functions that can be handled by managers and work that should be done by lawyers can help an association avoid unnecessary attorneys’ fees and court costs.
Topics
- Laws managers are expected to know and understand
- Work that should always be done by lawyers
- Clarifying duties performed by managers
- Using common sense in legal grey areas
Amy Tinetti, Esq., joined Hughes Gill Cochrane in 2007 and became a principal in 2012. She has represented community associations since 2004 in all aspects of their operations, including governing document analysis, interpretation, revision and enforcement; elections; property and title issues; and litigation. A past president of CAI’s Bay Area and Central California chapter, Tinetti currently serves on the chapter’s board of directors and is the co-chair of the Legislative Support Committee. She’s a frequent speaker, writer and contributor for trade organizations and community associations on topics relevant to board members, community managers and homeowners.
Continuing Education Credit
This program provides one credit per hour toward:
- Certified Manager of Community Associations recertification
- Association Management Specialist redesignation
- Professional Community Association Manager redesignation
To earn credit, you must be personally registered for this program and print the certificate of completion to document your participation.
Registration Information
All registrants will have full access to this on-demand, online recording for 120 days.
Manager Certifications and Designations
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) / Association Management Specialist (AMS®) / Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®) / Large-Scale Manager (LMS®)
Management Company Designation
Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC®)Service Provider Designations and Distinctions
Reserve Specialist (RS®) / Community Insurance and Risk Management Specialist (CIRMS®) / Educated Business Partner
