Effective January 1, 2024, the vast majority of Indiana homeowners associations and condominium associations became subject to the reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Adopted into law by Congress in 2021, the CTA requires Indiana homeowners association and condominium association board members to register with the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Failure to report can result in substantial criminal and civil penalties. What is the Corporate Transparency Act? The CTA was a 2021 amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act. The intent of t ..read more

Eads Murray & Pugh is pleased to announce that Greg Chandler has been named to the list of Super Lawyers in the State of Indiana for 2024. Chandler, a senior partner and shareholder at the firm, has spent almost the entirety of his 17-year legal practice representing Indiana homeowners associations and condominium associations. He also was recognized as a Super Lawyer® in 2023.     Greg is involved in nearly every aspect of association law, including serving as general counsel to association boards, drafting and amendment of covenants and corporate documents, compliance issu ..read more

In a nod to community dedication, Greg Chandler, Senior Partner with Eads Murray & Pugh, was honored as the recent recipient of the Scott and Carole Tanner Memorial Award by the Community Associations Institute (CAI). This distinguished accolade acknowledges Greg’s exceptional contributions to the CAI community and underscores his selfless commitment to volunteerism.  Scott and Carole Tanner Memorial Award: The CAI’s Scott and Carole Tanner Memorial Award is a commendation bestowed upon individuals who exemplify unparalleled dedication to the CAI community through their voluntary con ..read more

Election Season is upon us, and with the presidential elections approaching in 2024, it is a good time for Indiana community associations to review their policies with regard to political signs.  Many community associations have specific sign prohibitions in their governing documents; however, Indiana Code 32-21-13 makes specific exceptions for political signs during an election period.  The types of signs permitted under the statute are signs that advocate for the election or defeat of one or more candidate(s) running for nomination or election to public office.  Signs that sup ..read more

Eads Murray & Pugh is pleased to announce that Greg Chandler has been named to the list of Super Lawyers in the State of Indiana for 2023. Chandler, a senior partner and shareholder at the firm, has spent almost the entirety of his 16-year legal practice representing Indiana homeowners associations and condominium associations. Greg is involved in nearly every aspect of association law, including serving as general counsel to association boards, drafting and amendment of covenants and corporate documents, compliance issues, litigation of covenant disputes, preparation and review of contrac ..read more

Eads Murray & Pugh team members volunteered at @Gleaners Food Bank in February. They helped pack 7,186 meals-to-go for those utilizing Gleaners drive thru service. The team was both humbled and happy to be able to provide assistance where needed. Volunteering with Gleaners is an amazing experience! We recommend it to everyone!  #volunteer #gleaners #giveback #hoalaw ..read more

CAI (Community Association Institute) National Conference held in New Orleans, LA, January 11-14, 2023. In attendance from Eads, Murray & Pugh were Greg Chandler, Kim Sutter, Andrew Huber, and Jacob Lawrence. This is an annual conference that encompasses several issues facing communities and includes continuing education for ways to help make communities better ..read more

A ROADMAP FOR AMENDING GOVERNING DOCUMENTS HOA Seminar Via Live Webcast Ready to amend your covenants but don’t know where to start? CAI is here to help. Amending governing documents can seem daunting. Cost management, owner apathy, legalities, and membership approval requirements all present significant hurdles. This seminar will offer a clear roadmap for navigating the document amendment process, beginning to end. Topics will include planning, goal-setting, drafting, legal requirements, and strategies for communicating with owners and obtaining owner approvals. Whether you are considering on ..read more

Kimberly Sutter, Esq., Partner at Eads Murray & Pugh discusses HOA hot button issue, Rental Restrictions. Click to view the video on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF3I6QeCmRk&t=3s ..read more

Clients who are members of our Annual Service Retainer Program should SAVE THE DATE to attend the Fall Dinner Seminar. Wednesday, November 9th 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Garrison at Fort Harrison Topics and further details will follow in the Fall ..read more