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Karel Costa-Armas
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Condo Board losing Money on Insurance claims. Restricted from using Public Adjusting Firm
On Florida’s west coast, several hurricanes struck one right after the other. Billions of dollars of damage in insurance claims.
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Karel Costa-Armas
Jul 23, 20243 min read
Change Orders on Construction Projects
Change Orders on Construction Projects and how to handle them.
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Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Fraud Prevention in Community Associations - Unveiling the Shield
Fraud Prevention in Community Associations
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Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 30, 20243 min read
Selecting the Community Association Management Company
Selecting the Community Association Management Company
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![Standard of Care - Lawsuits in Community Association Management](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_dbd849be4c604fffaeaf6cbcd1c283d8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/a991a5_dbd849be4c604fffaeaf6cbcd1c283d8~mv2.webp)
Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Standard of Care - Lawsuits in Community Association Management
Standard of Care - Lawsuits in Community Association Management
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Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 15, 20243 min read
How To Choose the New Property Management Company
Choosing the new property management company for your HOA or Condo association
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Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 15, 20243 min read
When to Call Management or Maintenance After Hours
When to Call Management or Maintenance After Hours
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Karel Costa-Armas
May 6, 20241 min read
Basic Homeowner Rights in Communities
What are your rights as an owner-member in an association? - To be treated fairly and with respect? - To be governed by competent board...
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Karel Costa-Armas
May 1, 20241 min read
Part 2 - Video. Preparing for Deposition or Trial Testimony
In my experience as an expert witness, I have been able to review transcripts from depositions taken mostly from civil lawsuits. My heart...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 27, 20244 min read
Lawsuit's Deposition and Trial... How to Prepare.
This a quick guide as to how to prepare for a deposition and what you may expect.
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 20, 20242 min read
The Secret – Accountability
What would be the one thing concerned owners want from their leadership? Accountability.
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![Red Flags - That Indicate Trouble at Your Association](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C9XD7_Fb4vs/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 2, 20242 min read
Red Flags - That Indicate Trouble at Your Association
Here are four red flags that may cause you to believe you have a legitimate claim that points to Fraud or Theft in your community:...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Jan 18, 20243 min read
Do Not Let the Board be Abused and Interrogated.
There may come a time when you witness a resident being rude, loud, and abusive. Actually, it occurs quite often at board meetings. It...
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Karel Costa-Armas
May 27, 20238 min read
Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette
Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette , Online Conduct Guidance for Boards and Managers
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![4 Essential Tips for New Board Members and Managers](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vNgewWbeS8E/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
May 16, 20232 min read
4 Essential Tips for New Board Members and Managers
New board members need a little orientation so that their experience is positive. I’ll give a few tips that will help both sides –...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 13, 20232 min read
TOP 3 Complaints of HOA Management Companies
Management Companies get a bad rap at times from frustrated homeowners. Yes, there could be legitimate complaints but these TOP 3 items...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 16, 20233 min read
Board Members and Management Can't Handle It All... Boundaries and a Healthy Mindset
Serving on the board of an association is an admirable duty. Most board members mean well and want to provide good service. They do this...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 14, 20232 min read
How Can Managers Work Together With the Association Attorney?
Managers play a very important role as the front line alarm system for potential liability risks. A good manager should be able to...
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![The Association's Attorney - A Great Resource](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oH1iBwEl0LM/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 13, 20231 min read
The Association's Attorney - A Great Resource
Your association's attorney is a layer of protection against many threats. In my opinion, the most commonly generated legal problems stem...
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![Florida Condo - Life Safety Mandatory Requirements 2023-2025](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oEgErC01TnI/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Florida Condo - Life Safety Mandatory Requirements 2023-2025
Florida Condos and Co-Ops - 2023-2024 Mandatory Requirements - Safety Mandates If your Management Company has not made you aware of these...
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