QUESTION: I am a
resident in an over-55 condominium community. I also operate an
unofficial website for the community. Do I have a right to post on my
website public documents of the association, such as Articles of
Incorporation, Rules
and Regulations, and CC&Rs?ANSWER: Yes, but
you need prominent
disclaimers making it clear that your website is not the association's website
and you do not speak for the association. Also, you should not use the association's name and logo. Otherwise, you may incur potential
liability for misrepresentation and violate provisions of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act of 1999 (15 U.S.C. ยง1125(d)) and provisions of the Lanham Act which protects trademarks. Also see Internet Library of Law.