Homeowners Association Attorney

The attorneys at Francis Hansen & Martin LLP draw on their experience in the areas of real estate, corporate and municipal law, civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution to provide practical, effective, and personalized solutions for issues that confront planned communities, common interest communities (“CICs”), or homeowners’ association (“HOAs”). The Firm’s attorneys have experience with commercial and residential CICs, planned developments (townhouses), condominiums, master-planned communities, golf course developments, senior condominiums, and the conversion of multi-unit buildings to condominiums or townhouses.

You are on the Board of Directors of your HOA or need help with issues arising in a planned community, contact us for advice, questions, or guidance at (541) 389-5010.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if our HOA needs a lawyer?

Your HOA may need a lawyer if the board is dealing with governance questions, enforcement issues, owner disputes, governing document interpretation, collections, development concerns, meeting procedures, or litigation risk. Francis Hansen & Martin helps homeowners associations address legal issues with practical guidance.

Can an HOA attorney help with board decisions?

Yes. A Bend HOA attorney can help boards understand governing documents, legal duties, enforcement options, meeting procedures, owner communications, and dispute resolution paths.

Should our HOA talk to a lawyer before enforcing rules?

Yes. Legal review can help reduce risk before the board sends notices, applies fines, takes collection action, or escalates a dispute. Clear process matters in HOA enforcement.

Do you work with planned communities and condominiums?

Yes. At Francis Hansen & Martin, we work with common interest communities, planned developments, townhouses, condominiums, master-planned communities, golf course developments, senior condominiums, and related HOA matters.

How does an HOA get started with legal help?

A board member or authorized representative can reach out to our law firm, Francis Hansen & Martin in Bend to schedule a consultation. Helpful documents include bylaws, CC&Rs, rules, meeting minutes, notices, owner correspondence, account records, and dispute history.

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