Ep 150 with Martin Cabalar, Shareholder at Becker

Explore the complexities of community association law in our latest episode with Martin Cabalar. He shares his 12-year journey, focusing on community transitions and construction law.

Discover the due diligence and challenges in transitioning from developer to member control in community management. Martin also discusses litigation issues, habitability concerns, and the vital role of insurance.

Gain invaluable insights from a masterclass in community law, providing knowledge and strategies essential for both seasoned and aspiring professionals. Don't miss this conversation that's crucial for professional growth in the field.

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Steve introduces Martin Cabalar, an expert in community association law, who expresses enthusiasm about the show's fourth season. [00:00:30]

✅ Martin shares his 12-year law career, focusing on community association law and construction, especially during transition phases. [00:01:13]

✅ He explains the transition process in community associations, emphasizing due diligence in financial and construction obligations from developers. [00:02:19]

✅ Martin discusses challenges in transition, including habitability issues and litigation, and the importance of insurance in resolving these disputes. [00:03:33]

✅ He highlights the importance of education, communication, and skilled negotiation for successful community association transitions. [00:10:08]

Key Quote:

💡 "You have to understand negotiation is a compromise, which means you're not going to get every single item on your list. So you need to be able to prioritize and you need to be able to understand what is important here." - Martin Cabalar

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