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

Selecting the Community Association Management Company

Choosing the new property management company for your HOA or Condo association

What would be the one thing concerned owners want from their leadership? Accountability.

Here are four red flags that may cause you to believe you have a legitimate claim that points to Fraud or Theft in your community:...

Managers play a very important role as the front line alarm system for potential liability risks. A good manager should be able to...

Are you and other residents ready to "recall" the current board? This process is not as easy as you'd think. Yes, it can be done; and it...

Have you ever had a contractor find out information discussed at a recent Board meeting? Does it feel like the fox is sleeping in the...

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

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...

Committees... Do you have them? Are they good for your community? In recent years, I have learned to direct Boards better in using their...

How important is it to have trusted vendors working on your association's projects? Does your board or manager have a good rolodex of...

How to remove a problematic Board member. This is the most common request I receive. Usually the complaint stems from a director that is...

Awarding the Management Contract What are you looking for in a management company for your association? If it’s a low price, then you may...

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...

The second most popular complaint I receive (aside from the rogue board president) is that of the management company NOT doing their job....

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...

Transparency and immediate disclosure of information is one of the best ways to avoid doubts about transactions in associations....

Having the right employee join your association’s team is critical. Experience will tell you that the correct fit for your team is...

What are homeowners entitled to expect from their association? Just as there are guidelines, laws, and procedures for Board Members,...