Risk Management

Condo Board losing Money on Insurance claims. Restricted from using Public Adjusting Firm

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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Fraud Prevention in Community Associations - Unveiling the Shield

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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Do Not Let the Board be Abused and Interrogated.

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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Documenting Unexpected Incidents: Risk Management

Karel Costa-Armas

Jul 10, 20233 min read

Documenting Unexpected Incidents: Risk Management

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

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Detecting FRAUD and THEFT at Community Associations

Karel Costa-Armas

Jun 20, 20232 min read

Detecting FRAUD and THEFT at Community Associations

As a consultant for community associations, I get calls quite often for suspicions of Fraud and Theft at their community. It’s almost...

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Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette

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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How Can Managers Work Together With the Association Attorney?

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

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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Karel Costa-Armas

Jul 26, 20221 min read

Security at your Community Association

Security and privacy at a community association is vital, and expected. Is your property adequately staffed in the “security” realm? Is...

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Expect the Unexpected - Mitigate Liability Exposure

Karel Costa-Armas

May 14, 20221 min read

Expect the Unexpected - Mitigate Liability Exposure

Anything can happen… at any time… Murphy’s Law right? Wait for it……….. (in the video) Board members and Property managers are faced with...

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Community Security and Local Law Enforcement

Karel Costa-Armas

Sep 18, 20213 min read

Community Security and Local Law Enforcement

Most residents living in an association, with a barrier such as a gate, or a buffer such as a front desk staff, expect an increased level...

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Condo and HOA Measures to Protect Assets

Karel Costa-Armas

Aug 14, 20212 min read

Condo and HOA Measures to Protect Assets

The surfside condo collapse of Champlain Towers has brought to light the very much needed reform of many rules and regulations pertaining...

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Interviewing the Manager Candidate... and other potential employees

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 22, 20213 min read

Interviewing the Manager Candidate... and other potential employees

Having the right employee join your association’s team is critical. Experience will tell you that the correct fit for your team is...

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The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 17, 20211 min read

The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association

Karel Costa-Armas is a community association expert helping boards and homeowners gain clarity on their community processes.

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What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Karel Costa-Armas

Mar 31, 20212 min read

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against...

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