HOAs need and require proper financial accountability. Self-managed communties need proper financial reporting resources.

Selecting the Community Association Management Company

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

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...

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...

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

As managers and admin staff become more accustomed to a property and the routine administrative duties, they may forget to go outside and...

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....

The surfside condo collapse of Champlain Towers has brought to light the very much needed reform of many rules and regulations pertaining...

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 is a community association expert helping boards and homeowners gain clarity on their community processes.

FEDERAL LAWS APPLY TO HOA'S AND CONDOMINIUMS (COMMON INTEREST COMMUNTIES) Homeowners associations generally fall under state laws. ...