On Florida’s west coast, several hurricanes struck one right after the other. Billions of dollars of damage in insurance claims.

Change Orders on Construction Projects and how to handle them.

Standard of Care - Lawsuits in Community Association Management

Choosing the new property management company for your HOA or Condo association

In my experience as an expert witness, I have been able to review transcripts from depositions taken mostly from civil lawsuits. My heart...

This a quick guide as to how to prepare for a deposition and what you may expect.

Nobody likes to hear complaints. Especially when the complaints come from the same people over and over again. Community Association...

There may come a time when you witness a resident being rude, loud, and abusive. Actually, it occurs quite often at board meetings. It...

Community associations are micro-governments within every city and state in this Nation. Since they are also governed by local, state,...

What can managers concentrate on to improve their management style? Among many things, there are four C's to keep in mind. Communication...

Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette , Online Conduct Guidance for Boards 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 –...

Management Companies get a bad rap at times from frustrated homeowners. Yes, there could be legitimate complaints but these TOP 3 items...

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...

Managers play a very important role as the front line alarm system for potential liability risks. A good manager should be able to...

Florida Condos and Co-Ops - 2023-2024 Mandatory Requirements - Safety Mandates If your Management Company has not made you aware of these...

Every year hundreds of associations fret over the details of their elections. The truth is, they should. There are many details to the...

Have you ever had a contractor find out information discussed at a recent Board meeting? Does it feel like the fox is sleeping in the...

Homeowners like to know they have RIGHTS in their community…. but are you aware of the owners’ RESPONSIBILITIES? Yes, each owner has a...

Are you getting ready for your association's budget season? Are you skeptical of past practices and willing to be involved in this year's...