Considering the Cost of Counsel with Denise Lash, Founder, Lash Condo Law

Contrary to what the uninitiated might think, serving the legal needs of a community association board is NOT all about overweight dogs and contentious board meetings. It is a nuanced, complicated area of law that touches on many niches – real estate, land use and zoning, intellectual property, labor, even criminal. So, if you’ve ever considered saving a few dollars by asking your property manager or a board member with former industry experience to review a vendor contract, negotiate a line of credit, or mediate a neighborhood dispute, this episode is for you.

Donna and Denise swap war stories about rescuing community associations in Florida and Ontario from amateur advisors, what it really means to be a community association lawyer, and how board members can effectively collaborate with their counsel. Along the way, they outline how to onboard a new community association board and/or counsel, who the association’s lawyer actually represents, when the lawyer needs to be consulted, and how to avoid making the most common management mistakes. Benefits of board member training and certification, along with implementation of technology, are also discussed.

BONUS: For lawyers and law students unfamiliar with this area of law, Donna and Denise tout its recession-proof status, the people skills required, and how rewarding serving communities as counsel can be.