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...

What are your rights an owner-member in an association? If you live in a community with rules and regulations, you have a certain number...

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...

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...

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...

The maintenance of the property is of the utmost importance. Timely repairs can avoid accidents and therefore unnecessary claims. Whether...

By Donny Morelock f CPR Painting and Restoration donny@cprpainting.net IMPORTANCE OF IDENTIFYING & FIXING A WATERPROOFING ISSUE EARLY...

In continuing the topic of Risk Management, many of the board members, residents, and staff should know the assets on property and the...

Does your association have a proper risk management plan in place? Do your board members or committees know what to do when they notice a...

Common Interest Communities have a name to protect. Trademark Infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or...

As we approach the one-year mark of social distancing and shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rollouts are taking place...

Hiring or firing an employee. Associations must protect themselves from a bad hire and from possible discrimination claims or other...

Donna DiMaggio Berger | 01.11.2021 ArticlePublication Some boards only engage legal counsel when a situation has become dire. Others are...