What are your rights as an owner-member in an association? - To be treated fairly and with respect? - To be governed by competent board...

There may come a time when you witness a resident being rude, loud, and abusive. Actually, it occurs quite often at board meetings. It...

As a consultant for community associations, I get calls quite often for suspicions of Fraud and Theft at their community. It’s almost...

What can managers concentrate on to improve their management style? Among many things, there are four C's to keep in mind. Communication...

New board members need a little orientation so that their experience is positive. I’ll give a few tips that will help both sides –...

Management Companies get a bad rap at times from frustrated homeowners. Yes, there could be legitimate complaints but these TOP 3 items...

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...

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

Every year hundreds of associations fret over the details of their elections. The truth is, they should. There are many details to the...

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...

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...

What are your rights an owner-member in an association? If you live in a community with rules and regulations, you have a certain number...

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

Anything can happen… at any time… Murphy’s Law right? Wait for it……….. (in the video) Board members and Property managers are faced with...

If your board wants to wants to throw away lots of money, allow lots of necessary maintenance to go undone. Here is a serious problem....

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....

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...