Common Legal Mistakes ...and How Your Board Can Avoid Them

What are some all-too-common legal mistakes boards make?
Most co-op, condo, and HOA board members are not legal professionals - they're volunteers who participate in the governance of their community out of a sense of duty and the desire to have a say in maintaining the value of their and their neighbors' investment. Noble intentions aren't always enough to keep boards from making legal blunders, however - so in this clip, the pros weigh in on some of the most common legal mistakes boards make - and more importantly, how they can be avoided. 

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