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When to Call Management or Maintenance After Hours

Karel Costa-Armas

Jun 15, 20243 min read

When to Call Management or Maintenance After Hours

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Lawsuit's Deposition and Trial... How to Prepare.

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 27, 20244 min read

Lawsuit's Deposition and Trial... How to Prepare.

This a quick guide as to how to prepare for a deposition and what you may expect.

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Empathy and Compassion - Listening and Understanding Complainants

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 21, 20243 min read

Empathy and Compassion - Listening and Understanding Complainants

Nobody likes to hear complaints. Especially when the complaints come from the same people over and over again. Community Association...

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4 Qualities That Improve Management Styles

Karel Costa-Armas

Jun 9, 20231 min read

4 Qualities That Improve Management Styles

What can managers concentrate on to improve their management style? Among many things, there are four C's to keep in mind. Communication...

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Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette

Karel Costa-Armas

May 27, 20238 min read

Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette

Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette , Online Conduct Guidance for Boards and Managers

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4 Essential Tips for New Board Members and Managers

Karel Costa-Armas

May 16, 20232 min read

4 Essential Tips for New Board Members and Managers

New board members need a little orientation so that their experience is positive. I’ll give a few tips that will help both sides –...

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Board Members and Management Can't Handle It All... Boundaries and a Healthy Mindset

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 16, 20233 min read

Board Members and Management Can't Handle It All... Boundaries and a Healthy Mindset

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...

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When to Share Board Decisions with Contractors

Karel Costa-Armas

Oct 24, 20221 min read

When to Share Board Decisions with Contractors

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...

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Expect the Unexpected - Mitigate Liability Exposure

Karel Costa-Armas

May 14, 20221 min read

Expect the Unexpected - Mitigate Liability Exposure

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

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Managers Must Walk the Property and Work Site

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 23, 20221 min read

Managers Must Walk the Property and Work Site

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

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Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 1, 20225 min read

Micromanaging The Manager

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...

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The Management Company Isn’t Controlling The Board

Karel Costa-Armas

Jan 21, 20223 min read

The Management Company Isn’t Controlling The Board

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

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Interviewing the Manager Candidate... and other potential employees

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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The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 17, 20211 min read

The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association

Karel Costa-Armas is a community association expert helping boards and homeowners gain clarity on their community processes.

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A Homeowner's Rights and Responsibilities in Their Association

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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What are the proper parliamentary procedures for a Board or Committee Meeting?

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 24, 20212 min read

What are the proper parliamentary procedures for a Board or Committee Meeting?

Are you familiar with Roberts Rules? What does Robert's Rules of Order mean? A handbook for running meetings effectively and efficiently,...

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