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Claims Story
In life, there are both good and bad surprises. Finding two leaky oil tanks buried on association property definitely qualifies as a bad surprise. That’s the nightmare one condominium association insured by CAU recently faced.



October

CA Day 2008 Seminar
(Annual Conference & Trade Show for the Washington State Chapter of CAI)
Feeling "Mortgage Crunch" Pain? How to Minimize the Effects in Your Community
Where
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA
When
Saturday, October 11, 2008
7:30AM – 3:30PM
Presenters
Ken Strauss, Goff & DeWalt, LLP
Mike McLaughlin, Community Association Underwriters
Details
The current "mortgage crunch" has far-reaching effects, including the governance of community associations. Problems with past due assessments, foreclosures and bankruptcy have become more common. Real estate inventories have grown as credit criteria for new loans have tightened. Increased reports of slip and fall claims, water damage claims, vandalism and arson fires are a consequence of these issues. Review insurance and risk management hazards that result from unoccupied homes. Consider proactive strategies to address issues such as bank ownership, additional rentals and vacant properties. Examine what the association can do legally to protect he assets of your community.

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