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
- Jul 26, 2022
- 1 min
Security at your Community Association
Security and privacy at a community association is vital, and expected. Is your property adequately staffed in the “security” realm? Is...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- May 14, 2022
- 1 min
Expect the Unexpected - Mitigate Liability Exposure
Anything can happen… at any time… Murphy’s Law right? Wait for it……….. (in the video) Board members and Property managers are faced with...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Sep 18, 2021
- 3 min
Community Security and Local Law Enforcement
Most residents living in an association, with a barrier such as a gate, or a buffer such as a front desk staff, expect an increased level...
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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 22, 2021
- 3 min
Interviewing the Manager Candidate... and other potential employees
Having the right employee join your association’s team is critical. Experience will tell you that the correct fit for your team is...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Apr 17, 2021
- 1 min
The Manager's Role at your HOA or Condo Association
Karel Costa-Armas is a community association expert helping boards and homeowners gain clarity on their community processes.
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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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