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

What are your rights as an owner-member in an association? - To be treated fairly and with respect? - To be governed by competent board...

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

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...

Committees... Do you have them? Are they good for your community? In recent years, I have learned to direct Boards better in using their...

How to remove a problematic Board member. This is the most common request I receive. Usually the complaint stems from a director that is...

Association managers and real estate agents interact on a near daily basis. Each one has their functions to perform. Many times, real...

If there is one character, I receive the most calls on, it’s this one. The calls come in quite often about the crazy board president that...

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...

Transparency and immediate disclosure of information is one of the best ways to avoid doubts about transactions in associations....

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

What are homeowners entitled to expect from their association? Just as there are guidelines, laws, and procedures for Board Members,...

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

By Laura Otto on CAIonline.org How do homeowners associations foster community when having neighbors over for dinner or using the...

As directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the...

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

FEDERAL LAWS APPLY TO HOA'S AND CONDOMINIUMS (COMMON INTEREST COMMUNTIES) Homeowners associations generally fall under state laws. ...

Are you familiar with Roberts Rules? What does Robert's Rules of Order mean? A handbook for running meetings effectively and efficiently,...

There are many great benefits to communities when the membership participates proactively in its governance. Committees are groups of...