Karel Costa-Armas
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 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
- 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
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule... and your HOA / Condominium Association
As directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
An Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADAta.org)
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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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
What are the proper parliamentary procedures for a Board or Committee Meeting?
Are you familiar with Roberts Rules? What does Robert's Rules of Order mean? A handbook for running meetings effectively and efficiently,...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
Committees in Homeowner and Condominium Associations
There are many great benefits to communities when the membership participates proactively in its governance. Committees are groups of...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
Maintenance, Repairs, and Inspections - Risk Management in Condominium and Homeowner Associations
The maintenance of the property is of the utmost importance. Timely repairs can avoid accidents and therefore unnecessary claims. Whether...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
WATERPROOFING ISSUES IN BETWEEN PAINT CYCLES
By Donny Morelock f CPR Painting and Restoration donny@cprpainting.net IMPORTANCE OF IDENTIFYING & FIXING A WATERPROOFING ISSUE EARLY...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 13, 2021
- 2 min
Inventory of Physical Asset Risks -Property Inspections
In continuing the topic of Risk Management, many of the board members, residents, and staff should know the assets on property and the...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Risk Management for Condominium and Homeowner Associations
Does your association have a proper risk management plan in place? Do your board members or committees know what to do when they notice a...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Trademark Infringement - Using the Association's Name
Common Interest Communities have a name to protect. Trademark Infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 6, 2021
- 2 min
COVID-19 Vaccines and HOAs: What You Need to Know
As we approach the one-year mark of social distancing and shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rollouts are taking place...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
Human Resources - HOA employees
Hiring or firing an employee. Associations must protect themselves from a bad hire and from possible discrimination claims or other...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
“Lawyer Up,” Common Ground Magazine
Donna DiMaggio Berger | 01.11.2021 ArticlePublication Some boards only engage legal counsel when a situation has become dire. Others are...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jan 30, 2021
- 1 min
$5,000 fine for HOA Violation
from attorneys Becker and Poliakoff Q: My homeowners’ association is trying to fine me over five thousand dollars (one hundred dollars...
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