Real Estate and Condominium Development

Regardless of whether you are a developer, unit owner or association, Kalom & Associates, PLLC can help you navigate the legal complexities associated with forming, operating and managing community associations, condominiums, and planned communities, albeit condominium and residential.

Kalom Law Firm, PLLC is able to advise Developers and Boards of Directors concerning all aspects of community association formation and operation.

Kalom Law Firm, PLLC believes that an association is a community; this is an often misunderstood and rarely addressed issue. However, in advising its association clients, Kalom Law Firm, PLLC, is always mindful of the importance of establishing, maintaining or restoring the element of ‘community.’ In our role as advisor to Boards of Directors, we advocate operating procedures aimed at promoting owner involvement, effective communication methods, well-organized and efficiently run meetings, and sound business practices. In addition, unambiguous, well drafted documents are essential to the harmonious operation and governance of an association. Without them, board decisions may appear arbitrary and unfair to some homeowners, and the all important consensus building becomes more difficult. Kalom Law Firm, PLLC can assist your association with drafting and amending declarations, bylaws, articles of incorporation, rules and architectural guidelines; as well as with the interpreting the requirements of the governing documents and applicable state and federal law.

Developer Representation

Kalom Law Firm, PLLC believes that maximum-flexibility is a key to developer success. Kalom Law Firm, PLLC can assist its developer clients through all stages of the development of a planned community, providing advice concerning the legal structure of the project, the development of common areas and amenities, community administration and governance, marketing materials, initial sales and disclosure requirements, and project transition from developer to owner control

Kalom Law Firm, PLLC believes that developers can avoid liability by having good records, sound finances, ongoing transition planning and good communication with owners. To that end, we can assist developers and property managers in maintaining and organizing records of finances and board actions, governmental and architectural approvals and other critical documents. Furthermore, Kalom Law Firm, PLLC is able to provide presentations to owner populations who are preparing for transition as well as training for incoming board members.

Kalom Law Firm, PLLC is able to provide advice regarding alternative financing for the project, including, where applicable, the use of Community Development Authorities.

Whether you need a complex, multi-layered master association with multiple sub-associations with extensive recreational amenities or a simple, well-designed fifty unit development, we can create a structure to fit your vision, product types and amenities.

Community Association Representation

At Kalom Law Firm, PLLC, one of our main goals is to assist a Board of Directors so that it governs effectively and operates the association in a legally sound manner consistent with prudent business practices. Kalom Law Firm, PLLC can provide assistance in drafting corporate policies, establishing effective procedures for running board and member meetings, and providing guidance for communications between boards and owners. Kalom Law Firm, PLLC understands the importance of compliance with state and federal laws concerning board member duties and responsibilities and thus is able to advise boards on courses of action that accomplish desired goals while avoiding liability. In addition, Kalom & Associates, PLLC can assist in negotiating a broad range of service contracts, such as property management, landscaping services, telecommunications services and amenity management.

Kalom Law Firm, PLLC can assist in handling conflicts and violations. While most members of a community comply with their community’s governing documents, a few members typically fail to pay assessments or comply with the covenants and rules. Fair enforcement and collection policies help minimize conflict, promote consistent enforcement and facilitate community building.

If you would like to speak with Kalom Law Firm, PLLC, you may contact us at (228) 436-4444 or simply submit an online questionnaire.

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