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Board Members and Management Can't Handle It All... Boundaries and a Healthy Mindset
Serving on the board of an association is an admirable duty. Most board members mean well and want to provide good service. They do this...

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 16, 20233 min read


Florida Condo - Life Safety Mandatory Requirements 2023-2025
Florida Condos and Co-Ops - 2023-2024 Mandatory Requirements - Safety Mandates If your Management Company has not made you aware of these...

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 9, 20231 min read


Budget Prep in your Community
Are you getting ready for your association's budget season? Are you skeptical of past practices and willing to be involved in this year's...

Karel Costa-Armas
Aug 19, 20222 min read


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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Sep 18, 20213 min read


Should Homeowners Be Able to Quickly Access Association Documents?
Transparency and immediate disclosure of information is one of the best ways to avoid doubts about transactions in associations....

Karel Costa-Armas
Aug 20, 20212 min read


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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Apr 22, 20213 min read


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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Mar 31, 20212 min read


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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Mar 6, 20212 min read


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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Mar 3, 20212 min read


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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 16, 20212 min read


“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...

Karel Costa-Armas
Feb 1, 20212 min read
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