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

Who loves being micromanaged by others? Not a single person I know. Have you been a manager at a property where a board member, or maybe...

The second most popular complaint I receive (aside from the rogue board president) is that of the management company NOT doing their job....

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...

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

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

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...

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...