AUTHOR: RONALD B. GLAZER

Published: May, 2006
Most recent supplement/update: 2011-2012 supplement, released 7/11; $112.00
(Current Subscriber's Price: $89.50)
Library of Congress Number: 95-75890
ISBN: 1-887024-42-5

1 VOLUME, LOOSE-LEAF, PRICE: $159.00

PERFECT FOR ATTORNEYS, REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS,
DEVELOPERS AND ASSOCIATIONS

A Comprehensive and Practical Text
The purpose of this book is to provide those working with common interest communities in Pennsylvania with a comprehensive legal reference and practice guide that contains case discussion and analysis, statutory references, extensive forms and checklists, and Uniform Act comments and illustrations. It is a practical working manual, a "how to do it" for daily use and reference, that also discusses the significant cases in all key areas of relevant law. Contents include Financing, Management, Conversions, Planning, ADA Compliance, FNMA & FHLMC Requirements, Insurance, Association Operation and Enforcement, Commercial and Industrial Condominiums, Governmental Regulation, Tort and Contract Liability, Protection of Purchasers, Turnover of Control, Mergers, Master Associations, and Association Borrowing.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2011-2012 SUPPLEMENT INCLUDE:

• Board hostility and harassment and defamation cases.
• Stalled unit foreclosures and bankruptcies — who will pay the assessments?
• The Shaffer case, the need for subdivision approval and proposed clarifications.
• Transfer fees.
• Attorney-client privilege and confidentiality in a community.
• Special remedies, association bakruptcy and receivership.
• Extension of development rights.
• Update on "stacking" exemptions under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act.
• Updated rules and guidelines for FHA, FNMA and FHLMC.

1.	Introduction
2.	The Pennsylvania Community Association Statutes
3.	Development Planning
4.	Flexibility in Development Planning
5.	Creation of Common Interest Communities
6.	Preparation of Documents
7.	Governance of Community Associations
8.	Management
9.	Rights of Lenders and Successor Declarants
10.	Common Elements and Expenses
11.	Termination of Community Regime
12.	Restrictions upon Transfer, Use and Occupancy
13.	Losses, Damage, Insurance and Condemnation
14.	Tort and Contract Liability
15.	Governmental Regulation of Offerings
16.	Zoning, Subdivision and Local Government Requirements
17.	Financing
18.	Protection of Purchasers
19.	Time-Sharing and Vacation Communities
20.	Commercial and Site Condominiums
21.	Mixed Use Projects
21.	Conversions
Appendices A.  Statutes B.  Forms C.  Table of Cases Cited D.  Selected Bibliography E.  Index