At Beaumont Tashjian, we know that while the people who make up a volunteer board of directors are At Beaumont Tashjian, we understand that serving on a community association board comes with significant responsibility and real legal exposure. Board members are dedicated volunteers, but the legal landscape governing common interest developments is complex and constantly evolving.

That’s where we come in. We partner with boards to provide practical, proactive legal guidance that helps protect the association, supports sound decision-making, and keep communities running smoothly.

Our role goes beyond answering legal questions. We work alongside your board as trusted advisors, helping you anticipate issues, minimize risk, and confidently navigate day-to-day operations.

With a practice focused exclusively on community association law, we bring deep, specialized knowledge and a strong understanding of the unique challenges HOAs face.

Our General Counsel Services Include:

Governance & Board Operations

  • Election rules and voting procedures, including secret ballot compliance
  • Board meeting protocols, best practices and Open Meeting Act compliance
  • Board resolutions and policy development 
  • Board and homeowner codes of conduct 
  • Fiduciary duty guidance and director training
  • Annual member meeting preparation

Policy Development & Compliance

  • Policies addressing mold, water intrusion, short-term rentals, solar installations, EV charging, architectural guidelines and more 
  • Maintenance responsibility analysis and “matrix” creation
  • Risk assessment and compliance guidance 
  • Operating rule adoption and amendment procedures 
  • Emergency powers and disaster preparedness

Enforcement & Dispute Resolution

  • Enforcement strategies and procedures 
  • Disciplinary hearings and internal dispute resolution (IDR) 
  • Mediation, arbitration, and litigation support 
  • Neighbor-to-neighbor dispute resolution
  • Harassment/threat management, including restraining order/injunctive relief support
  • Selective enforcement defenses and strategies for consistent enforcement
  • Fair housing claims resolution and prevention

Assessments & Collections

  • Strategic assessment collection guidance 
  • Collections policies and payment plans 
  • Judicial foreclosure and small claims assistance 
  • Strategies for encouraging voluntary payment

Governing Documents

  • Drafting, amending, and interpreting governing documents 
  • Ongoing enforcement support 
  • Full document restatements to address modern issues and changing laws
  • Review for conflicts with current law

Education & Training

  • Board member orientation and fiduciary duty training
  • Manager and board continuing education sessions
  • Legislative updates and case law briefings

Contracts & Transactions

  • Vendor contract review and drafting
  • Real estate matters impacting the association, including easements and transactions
  • Cell tower, filming and other revenue-generating agreements
  • Independent contractor agreements
  • Loan/financing documents and reserve funding support

Ongoing Legal Support

  • Legal opinion letters on complex governance or compliance issues
  • Attendance at board meetings 
  • Day-to-day counsel for emerging issues 
  • Rapid response advice
  • Record inspection request guidance
  • Annual disclosure and reporting compliance assistance
  • Proactive legislative and case law updates

Developer Transition & Turnover

  • Transition from developer control to elected homeowner board
  • Reserve study and budget transition support
  • Negotiation and resolution of turnover-related disputes

Our Dispute Resolution Services Include:

  • Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and meet-and-confer processes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration
  • Disciplinary hearings and enforcement-related disputes
  • Guidance on compliance with statutory dispute resolution requirements
  • Strategic advice to boards on handling sensitive or escalating conflicts

While many disputes can be resolved through communication and structured processes, we are always prepared to take the next step when necessary. Our close coordination between dispute resolution and litigation teams ensures a seamless transition if a matter requires more formal legal action.

Disputes can be time-consuming and difficult for boards to navigate. We provide clear, practical guidance so boards can make informed decisions, reduce risk, and move forward with confidence.

Our goal is to help your association operate efficiently, reduce risk, and make informed decisions with confidence. From drafting election rules to advising on complex disputes, Beaumont Tashjian provides practical, reliable guidance your board can depend on at every stage.

General Legal Counsel

At Beaumont Tashjian, we know that while the people who make up a volunteer board of directors are At Beaumont Tashjian, we understand that serving on a community association board comes with significant responsibility and real legal exposure. Board members are dedicated volunteers, but the legal landscape governing common interest developments is complex and constantly evolving.

That’s where we come in. We partner with boards to provide practical, proactive legal guidance that helps protect the association, supports sound decision-making, and keep communities running smoothly.

Our role goes beyond answering legal questions. We work alongside your board as trusted advisors, helping you anticipate issues, minimize risk, and confidently navigate day-to-day operations.

With a practice focused exclusively on community association law, we bring deep, specialized knowledge and a strong understanding of the unique challenges HOAs face.

Our General Counsel Services Include:

Governance & Board Operations

  • Election rules and voting procedures, including secret ballot compliance
  • Board meeting protocols, best practices and Open Meeting Act compliance
  • Board resolutions and policy development 
  • Board and homeowner codes of conduct 
  • Fiduciary duty guidance and director training
  • Annual member meeting preparation

Policy Development & Compliance

  • Policies addressing mold, water intrusion, short-term rentals, solar installations, EV charging, architectural guidelines and more 
  • Maintenance responsibility analysis and “matrix” creation
  • Risk assessment and compliance guidance 
  • Operating rule adoption and amendment procedures 
  • Emergency powers and disaster preparedness

Enforcement & Dispute Resolution

  • Enforcement strategies and procedures 
  • Disciplinary hearings and internal dispute resolution (IDR) 
  • Mediation, arbitration, and litigation support 
  • Neighbor-to-neighbor dispute resolution
  • Harassment/threat management, including restraining order/injunctive relief support
  • Selective enforcement defenses and strategies for consistent enforcement
  • Fair housing claims resolution and prevention

Assessments & Collections

  • Strategic assessment collection guidance 
  • Collections policies and payment plans 
  • Judicial foreclosure and small claims assistance 
  • Strategies for encouraging voluntary payment

Governing Documents

  • Drafting, amending, and interpreting governing documents 
  • Ongoing enforcement support 
  • Full document restatements to address modern issues and changing laws
  • Review for conflicts with current law

Education & Training

  • Board member orientation and fiduciary duty training
  • Manager and board continuing education sessions
  • Legislative updates and case law briefings

Contracts & Transactions

  • Vendor contract review and drafting
  • Real estate matters impacting the association, including easements and transactions
  • Cell tower, filming and other revenue-generating agreements
  • Independent contractor agreements
  • Loan/financing documents and reserve funding support

Ongoing Legal Support

  • Legal opinion letters on complex governance or compliance issues
  • Attendance at board meetings 
  • Day-to-day counsel for emerging issues 
  • Rapid response advice
  • Record inspection request guidance
  • Annual disclosure and reporting compliance assistance
  • Proactive legislative and case law updates

Developer Transition & Turnover

  • Transition from developer control to elected homeowner board
  • Reserve study and budget transition support
  • Negotiation and resolution of turnover-related disputes

Our Dispute Resolution Services Include:

  • Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and meet-and-confer processes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration
  • Disciplinary hearings and enforcement-related disputes
  • Guidance on compliance with statutory dispute resolution requirements
  • Strategic advice to boards on handling sensitive or escalating conflicts

While many disputes can be resolved through communication and structured processes, we are always prepared to take the next step when necessary. Our close coordination between dispute resolution and litigation teams ensures a seamless transition if a matter requires more formal legal action.

Disputes can be time-consuming and difficult for boards to navigate. We provide clear, practical guidance so boards can make informed decisions, reduce risk, and move forward with confidence.

Our goal is to help your association operate efficiently, reduce risk, and make informed decisions with confidence. From drafting election rules to advising on complex disputes, Beaumont Tashjian provides practical, reliable guidance your board can depend on at every stage.