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Self-managed Communities Need Proper Financial Reporting
HOAs need and require proper financial accountability. Self-managed communties need proper financial reporting resources.

Karel Costa-Armas
Mar 62 min read
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Why your HOA board Complaint is Being Ignored..
Serious complaints about tHOA or Condo Boards have a difficult time getting traction with the authorities.

Karel Costa-Armas
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
May 6, 20241 min read
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The Secret – Accountability
What would be the one thing concerned owners want from their leadership? Accountability.

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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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:...

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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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,...

Karel Costa-Armas
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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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 –...

Karel Costa-Armas
May 16, 20232 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Aug 19, 20222 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Jul 9, 20221 min read
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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....

Karel Costa-Armas
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Aug 14, 20212 min read
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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,...

Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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