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

Homeowners like to know they have RIGHTS in their community…. but are you aware of the owners’ RESPONSIBILITIES? Yes, each owner has a...

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...

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...