Copy of Safety And Security

Published on Dec 02, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SAFETY & SECURITY

IN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
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THE 3 S'S

SAFETY, SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE

WHEN CAN HOA BE LIABLE?

  • Board owed a duty
  • Board breaches duty
  • Breach was cause of injury

WHO DOES HOA OWE A DUTY TO?

  • Owners?
  • Invitees?
  • Licensees?
  • Trespassers?

Creating False Expectations of Security

The Proactive Balancing Act

Security Cameras

May Create Duty When One Didn't Exist; Privacy Concerns

Entrance Gates

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Security Guards

Neighborhood Watch

Photo by Eva Luedin

Sex Offenders

Can you restrict ownership? Is there a duty to warn residents?
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Intervention in Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes

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CASES

  • Francis T
  • Reeves v. Carrolsberg Condo Assoc
  • Bradford Sq. Condo Assoc. v. Miller

Insurance

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Property

Photo by Alan Cleaver

Liability

Photo by ChrisGoldNY

Fidelity

Photo by EJP Photo

Other Measures

  • Improved lighting
  • Vertical latch guards on doors
  • Eliminating side and rear entrances