top of page
Community Association Consulting
Search
![Selecting the Community Association Management Company](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_4dc56187f6d84a948e8c229dbf1de4d2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/a991a5_4dc56187f6d84a948e8c229dbf1de4d2~mv2.webp)
Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 30, 20243 min read
Selecting the Community Association Management Company
Selecting the Community Association Management Company
21 views0 comments
![How To Choose the New Property Management Company](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_af16a70a1c3a41adb6aec3dc2ef0d548~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/a991a5_af16a70a1c3a41adb6aec3dc2ef0d548~mv2.webp)
Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 15, 20243 min read
How To Choose the New Property Management Company
Choosing the new property management company for your HOA or Condo association
38 views0 comments
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGyqbfbuqsU/maxresdefault.jpg)
![4 Qualities That Improve Management Styles](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGyqbfbuqsU/maxresdefault.jpg)
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...
38 views0 comments
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vNgewWbeS8E/maxresdefault.jpg)
![4 Essential Tips for New Board Members and Managers](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vNgewWbeS8E/maxresdefault.jpg)
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 –...
69 views0 comments
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IpO69yLn2VA/maxresdefault.jpg)
![TOP 3 Complaints of HOA Management Companies](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IpO69yLn2VA/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 13, 20232 min read
TOP 3 Complaints of HOA Management Companies
Management Companies get a bad rap at times from frustrated homeowners. Yes, there could be legitimate complaints but these TOP 3 items...
460 views0 comments
![Board Members and Management Can't Handle It All... Boundaries and a Healthy Mindset](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_03b90822f58341fbac9b707769e24abe~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/a991a5_03b90822f58341fbac9b707769e24abe~mv2.webp)
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...
53 views0 comments
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oEgErC01TnI/maxresdefault.jpg)
![Florida Condo - Life Safety Mandatory Requirements 2023-2025](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oEgErC01TnI/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Florida Condo - Life Safety Mandatory Requirements 2023-2025
Florida Condos and Co-Ops - 2023-2024 Mandatory Requirements - Safety Mandates If your Management Company has not made you aware of these...
146 views0 comments
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MGRmpbprb_o/hqdefault.jpg)
![When to Share Board Decisions with Contractors](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MGRmpbprb_o/hqdefault.jpg)
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...
17 views0 comments
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5vavRLOIjCA/maxresdefault.jpg)
![Homeowner Rights at your Condo or HOA](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5vavRLOIjCA/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
Jul 9, 20221 min read
Homeowner Rights at your Condo or HOA
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...
614 views0 comments
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8N2QQqdkjUo/maxresdefault.jpg)
![Trusted Vendor Relationships - HOA Contractors and Construction at Condos](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8N2QQqdkjUo/maxresdefault.jpg)
Karel Costa-Armas
Jul 9, 20221 min read
Trusted Vendor Relationships - HOA Contractors and Construction at Condos
How important is it to have trusted vendors working on your association's projects? Does your board or manager have a good rolodex of...
11 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_b05d4a72112247ca9ec8d7acac5155caf003.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/a991a5_b05d4a72112247ca9ec8d7acac5155caf003.webp)
![Managers Must Walk the Property and Work Site](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_b05d4a72112247ca9ec8d7acac5155caf003.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a991a5_b05d4a72112247ca9ec8d7acac5155caf003.webp)
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...
28 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_e30c1c284f28471eb29c1b863ada66c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/a991a5_e30c1c284f28471eb29c1b863ada66c6~mv2.webp)
![Selecting the Management Company and Manager](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_e30c1c284f28471eb29c1b863ada66c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a991a5_e30c1c284f28471eb29c1b863ada66c6~mv2.webp)
Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 12, 20225 min read
Selecting the Management Company and Manager
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...
94 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_1fe05fc890b64fda9cca078139acbcd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/a991a5_1fe05fc890b64fda9cca078139acbcd8~mv2.webp)
![Micromanaging The Manager](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_1fe05fc890b64fda9cca078139acbcd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a991a5_1fe05fc890b64fda9cca078139acbcd8~mv2.webp)
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...
22 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_07d3b506cc9c411b896d663fe2a800ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/a991a5_07d3b506cc9c411b896d663fe2a800ac~mv2.webp)
![The Management Company Isn’t Controlling The Board](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_07d3b506cc9c411b896d663fe2a800ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a991a5_07d3b506cc9c411b896d663fe2a800ac~mv2.webp)
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....
144 views0 comments
![Condo and HOA Measures to Protect Assets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_289618b40d6e4797ae038aed0d5843ba~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/a991a5_289618b40d6e4797ae038aed0d5843ba~mv2.webp)
Karel Costa-Armas
Aug 14, 20212 min read
Condo and HOA Measures to Protect Assets
The surfside condo collapse of Champlain Towers has brought to light the very much needed reform of many rules and regulations pertaining...
17 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e16b861b852b4d2183fd87ef4f760901.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/e16b861b852b4d2183fd87ef4f760901.webp)
![Interviewing the Manager Candidate... and other potential employees](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e16b861b852b4d2183fd87ef4f760901.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e16b861b852b4d2183fd87ef4f760901.webp)
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...
33 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_e9e426a93beb43b7a48c250b1aa695ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/a991a5_e9e426a93beb43b7a48c250b1aa695ee~mv2.webp)
![The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a991a5_e9e426a93beb43b7a48c250b1aa695ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/a991a5_e9e426a93beb43b7a48c250b1aa695ee~mv2.webp)
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.
26 views0 comments
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_596b616e5a7173626b5130~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/nsplsh_596b616e5a7173626b5130~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.webp)
![Operating your Community within Federal Guidelines](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_596b616e5a7173626b5130~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/nsplsh_596b616e5a7173626b5130~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.webp)
Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 28, 20212 min read
Operating your Community within Federal Guidelines
FEDERAL LAWS APPLY TO HOA'S AND CONDOMINIUMS (COMMON INTEREST COMMUNTIES) Homeowners associations generally fall under state laws. ...
17 views0 comments
bottom of page