Karel Costa-Armas
Basic Homeowner Rights in Communities
What are your rights as an owner-member in an association? - To be treated fairly and with respect? - To be governed by competent board...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 20
- 2 min
The Secret – Accountability
What would be the one thing concerned owners want from their leadership? Accountability.
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Red Flags - That Indicate Trouble at Your Association
Here are four red flags that may cause you to believe you have a legitimate claim that points to Fraud or Theft in your community:...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Do Not Let the Board be Abused and Interrogated.
There may come a time when you witness a resident being rude, loud, and abusive. Actually, it occurs quite often at board meetings. It...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jul 10, 2023
- 3 min
Documenting Unexpected Incidents: Risk Management
Community associations are micro-governments within every city and state in this Nation. Since they are also governed by local, state,...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jun 20, 2023
- 2 min
Detecting FRAUD and THEFT at Community Associations
As a consultant for community associations, I get calls quite often for suspicions of Fraud and Theft at their community. It’s almost...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- May 16, 2023
- 2 min
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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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 14, 2023
- 2 min
How Can Managers Work Together With the Association Attorney?
Managers play a very important role as the front line alarm system for potential liability risks. A good manager should be able to...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 13, 2023
- 1 min
The Association's Attorney - A Great Resource
Your association's attorney is a layer of protection against many threats. In my opinion, the most commonly generated legal problems stem...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
Budget Prep in your Community
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min
Should Homeowners Be Able to Quickly Access Association Documents?
Transparency and immediate disclosure of information is one of the best ways to avoid doubts about transactions in associations....
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Aug 14, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
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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Karel Costa-Armas
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
Fiduciary Duties of HOA 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...
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