Standard of Care - Lawsuits in Community Association Management

In my experience as an expert witness, I have been able to review transcripts from depositions taken mostly from civil lawsuits. My heart...

This a quick guide as to how to prepare for a deposition and what you may expect.

Community associations are micro-governments within every city and state in this Nation. Since they are also governed by local, state,...

As a consultant for community associations, I get calls quite often for suspicions of Fraud and Theft at their community. It’s almost...

Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette , Online Conduct Guidance for Boards and Managers

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...

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...

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 to remove a problematic Board member. This is the most common request I receive. Usually the complaint stems from a director that is...

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...

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...

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