A Virginia lawyer's compilation of articles about legal issues involving condominiums, HOAs, timeshares and cooperatives.

 - A Virginia lawyer's compilation of articles about legal issues involving condominiums, HOAs, timeshares and cooperatives.

Florida – Mediation always optional, arbitration often mandated

Mediation always optional, arbitration often mandatedDear Poliakoffs: What is the difference between mediation and arbitration and is it true that I have to take part in mediation or arbitration before I can sue my condominium association? – A.T. Dear A.T.: Mediation and arbitration are both forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) – ways that a dispute between parties can be solved without resorting to costly litigation.

Illinois – Mediation of association dispute can keep case out of court

Condo talk: Mediation of association dispute can keep case out of courtEmotions often run high in disputes between an association and a unit owner, or between unit owners. These disputes typically arise from an associations claim that at owner has violated the declaration, bylaws, or rules and regulations, or an owners claim that the board has breached its fiduciary duty or some specific provision of the associations declaration by the board.

Wisconsin – Timber Ridge condo owners seek mediation

Timber Ridge condo owners seek mediatione-mail this article link to a friend LYONS TOWNSHIP – Condominium owners at Timber Ridge Lodge have requested mediation of their claim that the town’s assessments of their properties are too high.The mediation request was made last month.Ben Brantmeier, the attorney representing Lyons in the case, said the town does not object to mediation.