Management Companies get a bad rap at times from frustrated homeowners. Yes, there could be legitimate complaints but these TOP 3 items...

Serving on the board of an association is an admirable duty. Most board members mean well and want to provide good service. They do this...

Managers play a very important role as the front line alarm system for potential liability risks. A good manager should be able to...

Your association's attorney is a layer of protection against many threats. In my opinion, the most commonly generated legal problems stem...

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

Every year hundreds of associations fret over the details of their elections. The truth is, they should. There are many details to the...

Are you and other residents ready to "recall" the current board? This process is not as easy as you'd think. Yes, it can be done; and it...

Have you ever had a contractor find out information discussed at a recent Board meeting? Does it feel like the fox is sleeping in the...

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...

Security and privacy at a community association is vital, and expected. Is your property adequately staffed in the “security” realm? Is...

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

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...

How important is it to have trusted vendors working on your association's projects? Does your board or manager have a good rolodex of...

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

Anything can happen… at any time… Murphy’s Law right? Wait for it……….. (in the video) Board members and Property managers are faced with...

Has your community recently looked into a nuisance complaint because of a smoker? Is the odor diminishing the quality of life for others?...

If your board wants to wants to throw away lots of money, allow lots of necessary maintenance to go undone. Here is a serious problem....

As managers and admin staff become more accustomed to a property and the routine administrative duties, they may forget to go outside and...

Awarding the Management Contract What are you looking for in a management company for your association? If it’s a low price, then you may...