Karel Costa-Armas
Committees at HOA's and Condominiums - Purpose and Structure
Committees... Do you have them? Are they good for your community? In recent years, I have learned to direct Boards better in using their...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Apr 1, 2022
- 5 min
Micromanaging The Manager
Who loves being micromanaged by others? Not a single person I know. Have you been a manager at a property where a board member, or maybe...
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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
- 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 26, 2021
- 2 min
Fire Pits: How HOA & Condo Boards Can Safely Permit this Popular Trend
By Laura Otto on CAIonline.org How do homeowners associations foster community when having neighbors over for dinner or using the...
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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 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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