Info Bytes 05.12.22
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ISSUE # 23
CIC Info Bytes 05/12/22
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Settlement in the Surfside Collapse
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Lawyers in suit over Surfside collapse reveal staggering legal settlement: $997 million
- Notably, even the law firm representing Surfside (Becker & Poliakoff) are paying $31MM toward the settlement. Lest you believe that attorneys and the CIC industry always represent your best interests and safety, think again:
- Why did Securitas pay nearly half the settlement? This article helps explain:
- View more coverage about the Surfside Condominium Collapse
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Lawyers in suit over Surfside collapse reveal staggering legal settlement: $997 million
Resource Updates
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- Volunteers are the heart and soul of common interest communities. Learn more about engagement and cautions related to volunteer injuries.
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- Does your CIC use Tibetan monsters to keep your homeowners in check?!
- Building on last week’s CIC Rules: 8 Commandments for Development and Enforcement , we’ve updated our Enforcement page with a few extras. Reasonable enforcement is perhaps the thorniest topic for every CIC.
Discussion Highlights
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- Does your CIC run background checks on volunteers?
- At least two states have statutes that prohibit felons from serving as Board members
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- Serving as a volunteer within your CIC is often a daunting task
- Many homeowners don’t realize what they’re getting into when they volunteer to serve
- View the Volunteer Involvement Survey for some facts and figures and check our Volunteering page!
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- Condo Connection has an entire page devoted to confidentiality . Zero guessing required!
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A Note About Ukraine
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