Karel Costa-Armas
Homeowners' Responsibilities to the Community
Homeowners like to know they have RIGHTS in their community…. but are you aware of the owners’ RESPONSIBILITIES? Yes, each owner has a...
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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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Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 13, 20212 min read
A Homeowner's Rights and Responsibilities in Their Association
What are homeowners entitled to expect from their association? Just as there are guidelines, laws, and procedures for Board Members,...
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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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Karel Costa-Armas
Mar 26, 20212 min read
Fire Pits: How HOA & Condo Boards Can Safely Permit this Popular Trend
By Laura Otto on CAIonline.org How do homeowners associations foster community when having neighbors over for dinner or using the...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Mar 6, 20212 min read
Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule... and your HOA / Condominium Association
As directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Mar 3, 20212 min read
An Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADAta.org)
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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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 20, 20212 min read
Committees in Homeowner and Condominium Associations
There are many great benefits to communities when the membership participates proactively in its governance. Committees are groups of...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Maintenance, Repairs, and Inspections - Risk Management in Condominium and Homeowner Associations
The maintenance of the property is of the utmost importance. Timely repairs can avoid accidents and therefore unnecessary claims. Whether...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 16, 20212 min read
WATERPROOFING ISSUES IN BETWEEN PAINT CYCLES
By Donny Morelock f CPR Painting and Restoration donny@cprpainting.net IMPORTANCE OF IDENTIFYING & FIXING A WATERPROOFING ISSUE EARLY...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Inventory of Physical Asset Risks -Property Inspections
In continuing the topic of Risk Management, many of the board members, residents, and staff should know the assets on property and the...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Risk Management for Condominium and Homeowner Associations
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Trademark Infringement - Using the Association's Name
Common Interest Communities have a name to protect. Trademark Infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 6, 20212 min read
COVID-19 Vaccines and HOAs: What You Need to Know
As we approach the one-year mark of social distancing and shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rollouts are taking place...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Human Resources - HOA employees
Hiring or firing an employee. Associations must protect themselves from a bad hire and from possible discrimination claims or other...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 1, 20212 min read
“Lawyer Up,” Common Ground Magazine
Donna DiMaggio Berger | 01.11.2021 ArticlePublication Some boards only engage legal counsel when a situation has become dire. Others are...
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Karel Costa-Armas
Jan 30, 20211 min read
$5,000 fine for HOA Violation
from attorneys Becker and Poliakoff Q: My homeowners’ association is trying to fine me over five thousand dollars (one hundred dollars...
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