Having the right employee join your association’s team is critical. Experience will tell you that the correct fit for your team is...

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

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

By Beth Ross HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duties Under Corporate Law The fiduciary duties of HOA Board members mainly arise from state corporate...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against...

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

As directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against...

FEDERAL LAWS APPLY TO HOA'S AND CONDOMINIUMS (COMMON INTEREST COMMUNTIES) Homeowners associations generally fall under state laws. ...

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

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...

By Donny Morelock f CPR Painting and Restoration donny@cprpainting.net IMPORTANCE OF IDENTIFYING & FIXING A WATERPROOFING ISSUE EARLY...

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...

Donna DiMaggio Berger | 01.11.2021 ArticlePublication Some boards only engage legal counsel when a situation has become dire. Others are...

from attorneys Becker and Poliakoff Q: My homeowners’ association is trying to fine me over five thousand dollars (one hundred dollars...