Karel Costa-Armas
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
- 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 27
- 8 min
Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette
Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette , Online Conduct Guidance for Boards and Managers
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 14
- 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
- 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
- Feb 9
- 1 min
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
Recalling the Condo Board - Florida Statute
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...
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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
- Jul 4, 2022
- 1 min
How to Remove a Bad Board Member
How to remove a problematic Board member. This is the most common request I receive. Usually the complaint stems from a director that is...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
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....
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jan 10, 2022
- 4 min
The Rogue Board President… The Tyrant… The Dictator
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...
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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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Karel Costa-Armas
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min
Operating your Community within Federal Guidelines
FEDERAL LAWS APPLY TO HOA'S AND CONDOMINIUMS (COMMON INTEREST COMMUNTIES) Homeowners associations generally fall under state laws. ...
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