As we head into the new year, we are excited to share a brand-new legal retainer program designed specifically for associations and the property managers who support them.

Effective January 1, 2026, Tressler’s HOA Practice Group is launching a streamlined, cost-effective retainer structure that gives associations predictable legal costs, faster access to counsel, and expanded day-to-day support—without the uncertainty of hourly billing for routine matters.

Why we built this program
We consistently hear the same concerns from boards and managers:

• “We don’t want to call legal because we’re worried about the bill.”
• “We need quicker answers on everyday issues.”
• “We want to budget legal expenses more accurately.”

This retainer program directly addresses those concerns by providing:

• Flat, predictable monthly fees
• Expanded coverage for routine legal matters
• Priority responsiveness for managers and boards
• Reduced overall legal spend for compliant, well-run associations

Why this matters for property managers
This program allows you to:

• Offer your association clients a value-added legal solution
• Reduce delays caused by fee approvals
• Strengthen compliance and risk management
• Enter 2026 with a clearer, more controlled legal budget

We believe this is a game-changer for associations of all sizes and for the management teams that support them. We invite you to connect with us to learn more about our retainer offerings.

If you have any questions about this article, please contact Kathryn Formeller at kformeller@tresslerllp.com.

Kathryn A. Formeller

Kathryn A. Formeller is a partner and Co-Chair of the Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice. Her practice includes representing condominium associations and common interest community associations in a variety of areas, including rule enforcement, interpretation of governing documents, review and negotiation of contracts, and collection of assessments. Kat also practices in the areas of insurance coverage analysis and litigation. Her insurance coverage and litigation practice primarily focuses on directors and officers liability, EPL, professional liability, and fiduciary liability matters. Click here to read Kat’s full attorney bio.