Karel Costa-Armas
Change Orders on Construction Projects
Change Orders on Construction Projects and how to handle them.
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Selecting the Community Association Management Company
Selecting the Community Association Management Company
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jun 15
- 3 min
How To Choose the New Property Management Company
Choosing the new property management company for your HOA or Condo association
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Karel Costa-Armas
- May 1
- 1 min
Part 2 - Video. Preparing for Deposition or Trial Testimony
In my experience as an expert witness, I have been able to review transcripts from depositions taken mostly from civil lawsuits. My heart...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- May 27, 2023
- 8 min
Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette
Social Media for Community Associations - Procedures and Etiquette , Online Conduct Guidance for Boards and Managers
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 2, 2023
- 2 min
Condo Association Elections Process (Florida)
Every year hundreds of associations fret over the details of their elections. The truth is, they should. There are many details to the...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
When to Share Board Decisions with Contractors
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Jul 20, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
Trusted Vendor Relationships - HOA Contractors and Construction at Condos
How important is it to have trusted vendors working on your association's projects? Does your board or manager have a good rolodex of...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- May 14, 2022
- 1 min
Expect the Unexpected - Mitigate Liability Exposure
Anything can happen… at any time… Murphy’s Law right? Wait for it……….. (in the video) Board members and Property managers are faced with...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Apr 23, 2022
- 1 min
Scale Build Up in Plumbing
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....
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Apr 12, 2022
- 5 min
Selecting the Management Company and Manager
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Sep 18, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Aug 14, 2021
- 2 min
Condo and HOA Measures to Protect Assets
The surfside condo collapse of Champlain Towers has brought to light the very much needed reform of many rules and regulations pertaining...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Karel Costa-Armas
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
What are the proper parliamentary procedures for a Board or Committee Meeting?
Are you familiar with Roberts Rules? What does Robert's Rules of Order mean? A handbook for running meetings effectively and efficiently,...
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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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