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...

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...

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...

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...

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

If there is one character, I receive the most calls on, it’s this one. The calls come in quite often about the crazy board president that...

Transparency and immediate disclosure of information is one of the best ways to avoid doubts about transactions in associations....

The surfside condo collapse of Champlain Towers has brought to light the very much needed reform of many rules and regulations pertaining...

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