Featured Publications

Marvin’s work has been featured in legal publications as well as print and digital magazines, making him an expert in the field of community association law.

Podcast:

Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger: Is Truth Stranger Than Fiction Particularly When It Comes to the Community Association Lifestyle? with Marvin Nodiff, Former Community Association Attorney and Author on Apple Podcasts.

Legal Publications:

“Short-Term Rentals: Can Cities Get in Bed with Airbnb?” The Urban Lawyer, Vol. 51, No. 2, 225; American Bar Association (Summer 2021).

“Creating Community Association Law: True Tales from Early Pioneers,” Community Associations Institute (2021).

“Protecting Homeowners’ Privacy Rights in the Age of Drones:  The Role of Community Associations,” Fordham Urban Law Journal, Vol. XLIV, 623 (Spring 2017). Co-author Hillary B. Farber, Esq.

“Social Concerns and Legal Strategies to Reduce Leasing in Common Interest Communities,” Journal of Community Association Law, Vol. 7, No. 2, 101 (Fall 2004).

Case Note: “Wise v. Harrington Grove Community Association,” Journal of Community Association Law, Vol. 6, No. 2, 86 (July 2003).

“Limits on Leased Units:  The Battle for Owner-Occupancy,” Journal of Community Association Law, Vol. 5, No. 1, 24 (Jan 2002).

Case Note: “What’s Bugging the Courts? Termites, the Standard of Review and Other Gnawing Problems,” Journal of Community Association Law, Vol. 4, No. 2, 83 (July 2001).

“Decision-Making in the Community Association:  Do the Old Rules Still Apply?” Journal of the Missouri Bar, Vol. 52, No. 3, 142 (May-Jun 1996).

“Post-Petition Assessments: ‘Fresh Start’ or ‘Head Start?’” Journal of the Missouri Bar, Vol. 50, No. 4, 237 (Jul-Aug 1994). Co-author Benjamin S. Gage, Esq.

“Negotiating a Home Construction Contract:  Ordeal or Deal?” Probate & Property, American Bar Association, Vol. 6, No. 1, 61 (Jan-Feb. 1992).

“Copyrightability of Works of the Federal and State Governments under the 1976 Act,” Copyright Law Symposium, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Columbia Univ. Press, 43 (1986).  National Second Prize in ASCAP Competition.

“Classes of Consumers in Common Ownership Property Regimes,” Journal of the Missouri Bar, Vol. 42, No. 2, 93 (March 1986).

Magazines:

“Short Orders,” Common Ground, Community Associations Institute (CAI), 33 (Nov-Dec 2018).  Addressing issues raised by short-term rentals.

“Taking Flight,” Common Ground, CAI, 23 (Nov-Dec 2016); co-author Hillary B. Farber, Esq.  Drones present challenges and opportunities.

“Broken Trust,” Common Ground, CAI, 37 (Jul-Aug 2015).  Good communications build effective leadership.

“Managers as Leaders,” Community Manager, CAI, 11 (Mar-Apr 2015).  Skills exhibited by effective community managers

“The Door of Shame,” Common Ground, CAI, 41 (May-Jun 2014).  Tips for collecting assessments and protecting privacy.

“Avoiding the Special Assessment Trap,” Common Ground, CAI, 41 (Jan-Feb 2011).  Options for funding to maintain financial stability.

“Bright Returns,” Common Ground, CAI, 27 (Jul-Aug 2009).  Saving money with energy efficient technology.

“Caught in the Web,” Common Ground, CAI, 27 (Jul-Aug 2008).  Protecting your information and data.

“Your Own Private Revenue,” Common Ground, CAI, 25 (Mar-Apr 2005).  Co-author Katharine A. Wark.  Special districts can provide funds for infrastructure and amenities.

“You Can’t Slight City Hall,” Common Ground, CAI, 40 (Nov-Dec 1996).  Tips on effective communications with local government.