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fines and attorneys’ fees, may trigger a more fruitful dialogue that leads to a successful outcome.


In community associations, few issues are more challenging than addressing resident misbehavior. Early consultation with the association’s legal counsel when such situations arise is often the key to achieving a practical, beneficial resolution.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR Elliot H. Berton, Esq., a partner with Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, focuses his practice on the protection of condominium and homeowners’ associations in state and bankruptcy courts. Drawing on his extensive experience representing banks, financial service companies and other creditors, he advises community association clients on negotiation and documentation of loans, service and other association contracts, assessment recoveries and other financial issues. Elliot also assists associations with transition from declarant control, operational issues, governing document amendments and interpretation, and defense litigation. For more information, contact Elliot at eberton@gawthrop.com.


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