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Condo Board losing Money on Insurance claims. Restricted from using Public Adjusting Firm

Karel Costa-Armas

Nov 221 min read

Condo Board losing Money on Insurance claims. Restricted from using Public Adjusting Firm

On Florida’s west coast, several hurricanes struck one right after the other. Billions of dollars of damage in insurance claims.

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Homeowners' Responsibilities to the Community

Karel Costa-Armas

Sep 1, 20221 min read

Homeowners' Responsibilities to the Community

Homeowners like to know they have RIGHTS in their community…. but are you aware of the owners’ RESPONSIBILITIES? Yes, each owner has a...

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Karel Costa-Armas

Jul 4, 20221 min read

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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Let’s Work Together, Real Estate Agents and Association Managers

Karel Costa-Armas

Mar 12, 20224 min read

Let’s Work Together, Real Estate Agents and Association Managers

Association managers and real estate agents interact on a near daily basis. Each one has their functions to perform. Many times, real...

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A Homeowner's Rights and Responsibilities in Their Association

Karel Costa-Armas

Apr 13, 20212 min read

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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Fire Pits: How HOA & Condo Boards Can Safely Permit this Popular Trend

Karel Costa-Armas

Mar 26, 20212 min read

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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Committees in Homeowner and Condominium Associations

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 20, 20212 min read

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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Maintenance, Repairs, and Inspections - Risk Management in Condominium and Homeowner Associations

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 18, 20212 min read

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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Inventory of Physical Asset Risks -Property Inspections

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 13, 20212 min read

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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Risk Management for Condominium and Homeowner Associations

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 10, 20212 min read

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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Trademark Infringement - Using the Association's Name

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 8, 20212 min read

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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COVID-19 Vaccines and HOAs: What You Need to Know

Karel Costa-Armas

Feb 6, 20212 min read

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, 20211 min read

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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