Legal Opinion
Westbridge Condominium Ass'n v. Lawrence
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided March 9, 1989No. 87-1201PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NEWMAN, Associate Judge:
Westbridge Condominium Association, Inc. (WCA) appeals from a finding by the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court that a $150 move-in fee levied against Lawrence, a unit owner who moved into the condominium and refused to pay the fee, was invalid. 1 On appeal, WCA claims that the imposition of the move-in charge was within the Board of Directors’ inherent rulemaking authority as well as authorized under D.C.Code § 45-1848 (1981). 2 We agree with the trial court. The condominium documents provide only one method for making an assessment for common…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Hidden Harbour Estates, Inc. v. NormanDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1975
- Johnson v. HobsonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1986
- Karath v. GeneralisDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1971
- Biggs v. StewartDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1976
- Reynolds v. Gateway Georgetown Condominium Ass'nDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1984
3Cited by4 opinions
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