News & Events
Condominium law column, presentations, motions & orders.
Attorney Ducharme’s bi-weekly condominium law column appears weekly in the Portsmouth Herald, Exeter Newsletter, and the Hampton Union.
Condo Column: Snow contractor contracts October 20, 2022
Condo Column: A limit on liability October 13, 2022
Condo Column: An eggcellent idea? September 29, 2022
Condo Column: Costs and fees September 1, 2022
Condo Column: The dawn of new lawns? August 25, 2022
Condo Column: Condos and credit agencies don't mix August 11, 2022
Condo Column: An update on NH legislative action July 21, 2022
Condo Column: When a home is not a home July 6, 2022
Condo Column: So, your child/friend/niece/nephew wants to be a lawyer? June 16, 2022
Keeping it green: Tips for negotiating a condo association landscaping contract June 3, 2022
Condo Column: Access to your money May 19, 2022
Condo Column: The crypto mistake April 21, 2022
Condo Column: A feral frenzy April 7, 2022
Condo Column: The bad budget bill March 17, 2022
Condo Column: NH bill would bring forced servitude and collapse of condominiums February 24, 2022
Condo Column: Proposed NH legislation would bring anarchy to condo associations February 10, 2022
Condo Column: NH bill proposes a tax break for condo owners January 27, 2022
Condo Column: Review declaration and bylaws with attorney at transition January 13, 2022
When it comes to condo associations, The Grinch is not always wrong December 16, 2021
Condo News: Not walking a mile in someone else's shoes November 11, 2021
Condo Column: The transition from developers to owners October 7, 2021
The Pacaso Puzzle September 22, 2021
Robert Ducharme: A 2021 legislative update for condo owners and others September 2, 2021
Robert Ducharme: The misplaced reservation about reserves August 23, 2021
Mr. Busy and Peter Rabbit August 9, 2021
Waving the flag: Condo associations have to tread firmly, fairly July 8, 2021
Robert Ducharme: What's in a Family? June 21, 2021
Compassionate Condo Community June 4, 2021
Ducharme: Bringing home the bacon May 24, 2021
Condo Board meetings are not for all May 6, 2021
The appeal of appeals for condo owners April 23, 2021
Condo World: Trials and tribulations of association violations April 8, 2021
Condo World: Problems in the Poconos March 25, 2021
Condo World: A better way to meet March 11, 2021
Condo World: Electronic condo association meetings now and in the future February 25, 2021
Condo World: The coming kidnapping of condo associations February 11, 2021
Condo World: Association rental programs can be restrictive January 28, 2021
Condo World: Here it comes: Winter Tips, Part 2, Ice Dams January 15, 2021
Condo World: Another chance for us to get it right December 31, 2020
Condo World: Holiday hopes, happiness and (a bit of) humor December 18, 2020
Condo World: Here comes winter. Be ready. December 11, 2020
Condo World: Tips for meeting during the pandemic November 19, 2020
CONDO WORLD: Bigger is not always better November 5, 2020
CONDO WORLD: Keeping your money safe October 22, 2020
Condo World: Freedom of speech and political signs in condominiums October 9, 2020
Condo World: Saving for a rainy day – Part II September 18, 2020
Condo World: Saving for a rainy day – Part I September 2, 2020
Condo World: Best to stay out of neighbor noise disputes August 23, 2020
Condo World: To tow or not to tow, Part II August 13, 2020
Condo World: To tow or not to tow, Part I August 6, 2020
Condo World: Census taking in a pandemic July 9, 2020
War of the Roses, Caddyshack? These condo tales are even better June 25, 2020
CONDO WORLD: The rainy day is coming. Are you ready? June 11, 2020
Behavior of some condo owners is only getting worse May 28, 2020
The petri dish that is a condominium association May 14, 2020
Condo fee collection during the pandemic? April 12, 2020
Condo boards can help residents during pandemic March 26, 2020
One person's noise is another person's nuisance March 12, 2020
Of defibs and dogs February 26, 2020
Who’s Robert and why does he get to make all the rules? Part II February 16, 2020
Who’s Robert and why does he get to make all the rules? February 2, 2020
Contacting the contractors is not a good idea January 19, 2020
Reading is fundamental in your condo association January 5, 2020
You won’t believe these silly condo rules December 22, 2019
Tips and thoughts for a better run condo association December 8, 2019
Know the rules for association’s executive action November 17, 2019
Management skills turnover inevitable in condo associations November 3, 2019
The history of condominiumsOctober 17, 2019
It’s annual fall meeting season at the condosOctober 6, 2019
Zombie homes are a real threat at the condos September 20, 2019
How ghost owners can impact your association September 8, 2019
Build some community in a condo community August 25, 2019
Should you be concerned about kids in the condo? August 11, 2019
Like Putin says: Drone use needs rules of engagement July 28, 2019
No condo law changes, but plenty of other mischief in 2019 July 12, 2019
CONDO WORLD June 23, 2019
Are cameras in condos OK? June 9, 2019
Woodland v. Fannie Mae a dangerous case May 26, 2019
There's a buzz in the air May 12, 2019
The duty of the board: Morals of the story April 28, 2019
Work within the rules or work to change them April 14, 2019
Spring into action to head off problems March 31, 2019
Condo management in times of crisis March 17, 2019
Smoking at the condo: A cloudy issue March 3, 2019
Too many cooks in making condo laws February 17, 2019
State's proposed changes to condo draw a chuckle February 3, 2019
The hidden income stream can help January 13, 2019
Dryers are leading cause of fires December 30, 2018
Christmas gifts for your condo and association December 16, 2018
Condo World November 25, 2018
Associations must maintain proper reserve levels November 11, 2018
Remember to have civility and graceOctober 28, 2018
Parking problems at the condo October 14, 2018
Trash versus treasure hoarding at the condo September 30, 2018
2018 Condo law changes, Part II September 16, 2018
Latest changes to Condominium Act are significant September 2, 2018
Thoughts on voting and cybersecurity August 19, 2018
Better to be safe (and insured) than sorry August 5, 2018
Condo World: Ensure you are properly insured July 22, 2018
Commit to committees for best management, part III June 21, 2018
Commit to committees for best management, part II June 21, 2018
Commit to committees for best management May 25, 2018
Condo associations must act to stop discrimination May 11, 2018
Discrimination at the condo April 27, 2018
An emoji is worth a thousand words March 23, 2018
Condo associations must adapt to changing times February 23, 2018
Check certifications for management companies February 9, 2018
Pay your condo association fee with a smile January 26, 2018
Some brief wisdom regarding condo law December 31, 2017
Associations need a policy on community communications December 23, 2017
The Condo conundrum: Social media at the association December 2, 2017
Caught in the web: The use of websites in condo associations November 17, 2017
All I really know about condo life I learned in kindergarten September 22, 2017
NH fine tunes Condominium Act August 26, 2017
Emotional Support Animals can create mess for condo boards August 11, 2017
Bad legal documents can be an expensive problem July 28, 2017
Ethics at the condo, Part 1 July 14, 2017
Kids can present challenges in condos June 30, 2017
Managing the condo manager June 16, 2017
Home-based businesses complicate condo rules May 26, 2017
Air conditioning can fell condo associations May 12, 2017
Keep community in the condo association April 28, 2017
The case for condominium lawyers April 7, 2017
Balancing act of insurance with contractors March 31, 2017
Condominiums are a great option March 17, 2017
How to deal with nuisance smells in condos March 3, 2017
Ethics at the condominium association, Part II February 17, 2017
Ethics at the condominium association, Part 1 February 3, 2017
Knowing your boundaries in managing condos January 20, 2017
Open carry at the condo? January 6, 2017
'Twas the Night Before Christmas...Condo Version December 17, 2016
Unhappy holidays at the condo? December 2, 2016
A condo conundrum: Who's an owner? November 18, 2016
Sky's the limit with drones November 4, 2016
Is your condo association's election the most important? October 21, 2016
We all need boundaries in condo associations October 7, 2016
Don't let 'Dinosaur Documents' govern your association September 23, 2016
Associations that go 'green' can save cash September 2, 2016
New laws change condo association management August 19, 2016
NH Legislature rewrites Condo Act July 30, 2016
The Problem with Insurance Claims July 16, 2016
Age restrictions at condos get associations sued July 1, 2016
The great quest for condominium contractors June 17, 2016
Condo association loans a sign of poor management June 3, 2016
The great quest for condominium contractors May 20, 2016
The financial hole of condo associations May 6, 2016
Spring serves up challenges for associations April 22, 2016
High times at condo association April 8, 2016
Boards should not overreact with mold March 18, 2016
Should condo associations ban sex offenders? March 4, 2016
Aging at the condominium association February 19, 2016
Condo associations not responsible for ice damage January 8, 2016
Working from home a 21st century reality December 4, 2015
Be wary of short term rentals at condos November 20, 2015
Rules on rentals at the condo November 6, 2015
Pets a common condo conundrum October 23, 2015
Some quick tips can help condo associations October 9, 2015
How to buy a condominium - Part 2 September 25, 2015
How to buy a condominium September 11, 2015
Working from home in a condo August 14, 2015
How to run condo boards right July 31, 2015
Quick tips to live better in Condo World July 4, 2015
Who is the most important person in the association? June 20, 2015
Your home is your castle…sort of June 6, 2015
Board powers are broad powers May 8, 2015
Time for spring cleaning May 1, 2015
Dealing with a rogue condo board April 17, 2015
Changing the rules of the game March 27, 2015
The friend and the floor plan February 28, 2015
Slow cooked ribs at the condo February 14, 2015
The Social Compact and Condominiums January 16, 2015
Legal Aspects of Condominium Development and Homeowners' Associations Presentation Notes from National Business Institute Seminar, Manchester, December 4, 2014.
Harassment - Motion for Receiver
State of NH Docket No. 219-2014-CV-280 Order Appointing Receiver
HOA Leader Articles
Court OKs Demolition of Construction That Violated Covenants
Common Challenges Between Condo/HOA Main and Subassociations
Tips for Handling Pre-closing Condos/HOA Buyers' ARC Requests
Is This Condo/HOA Treasurer Doing the Job or Asking Too Much?
Courts Back HOA Landlord in California and Michigan Dog Bite Cases
Nonprofit Offers Condos/HOAs No Cost Checkup
Five Reasons Your Condo/HOA Can't Grant Memberships in Your Facilities to Nonmembers
Making Bad Decisions Granting Honorary Condo/HOA Memberships in Your Facilities
Condos, HOAs, and Kickbacks from Vendors: What You Need to Know
Condo and HOA Kickbacks: No, Everybody Doesn't Do It
Condo and HOA Kickbacks: No, Everybody Doesn't Do It
Townhome Roof Repair: How to Get It Done
4 Ways to Shorten Your Condo or HOA Meetings
Don't Just Hold an HOA or Condo Meeting: Run It!
A Board Member's and a Board's Simple Decisions Could Have Damaging Effects -- Or No Effect At All
Board Member Poaches Condo Common Area, and Board Approves; But Maybe It's Fine?
Condo Owner Refuses to Pay for New Smoke Detector: Lien Her?
You're Really Fighting Over This? Owner Refuses to Pay $176 for a Smoke Detector
When You Need Your HOA or Condo Owners' Approval to Act
Vote for 1 Condo/HOA Board Candidate or 9 (What Could Go Wrong?)
Pay Your HOA Assessments Early and Save! (Or Not)
Why You Shouldn't Offer Discounts on Condo or HOA Assessment Payments
Lost in Translation? Avoiding Language Barriers at Your HOA Meetings
https://www.hoaleader.com/public/How-Train-Your-Condo-or-HOAs-Newest-Board-Members.cfm
How Not to Throw New Condo/HOA Board Members to the Wolves
7 Questions to Determine If It's Time to Resign from Your HOA Board
What's an HOA Treasurer to Do (We're Serious: What's the Job Description)?
California Case Highlights the Risk of HOA Board Members Going Rogue
Well, That Escalated Quickly! When Private Parties Brawl on HOA Property
Creative Writing and Your HOA Minutes
Fireplaces Must Go! (So Say Some HOAs)
7 Provisions That May Mean Your HOA's Governing Documents Are Sub-Par
7 Ways Your HOA's Governing Documents May Get You in Trouble
How to Avoid Unenforceable Terms in Your HOA Rules
When the Outcome is Obvious, Do You Need to Hold an HOA Election?
Ready for Takeoff: What Will Fly in Your HOA's Drone Policy
5 Points to Cover in Your HOA's Drone Policy
Can Owners Decline Membership in Your HOA?
HOA President Refuses to Boot Decades-Serving Committee Members
Limiting the Terms of Your HOA's Committee Members: Pros and Cons
Bid Shopping at Your HOA: Why It Might Not Be Wise
The Ethics of HOA Boards Playing Bidders Off Against Each Other
Did This HOA Step into a Duty It Didn't Have Before?
5 Tips for Neutralizing a Racist HOA Owner or Board Member
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