Boards – General

Defamation

In the past two years, I have seen a significant increase in ‘bad’ behavior among residents. Whether verbal altercations, email…

1 year ago

Seven tips for building trust in condo communities

It is unlikely that the condo’s declaration, bylaws, rules, or policies include any reference to trust; yet good governance cannot…

1 year ago

5 Common Mistakes HOA Boards Should Avoid (CA)

Being a Board Member of a homeowners association is a valuable opportunity to lead and serve the community. Many members…

1 year ago

Defamation Against Co-op and Condo Boards Is Hard to Prove (NY)

A license to vent. Disputes between co-op and condo boards and their shareholders or unit-owners have become more vitriolic than…

1 year ago

Continuity & Transfer of Power: Getting New Boards & Board Members Up to Speed

Among the keys to successful governance of residential communities is continuity. The most basic of democratically elected units, condo, co-op,…

1 year ago

When Boards Overstep / HOA Abuse of Power (CO)

It’s tough to be a volunteer HOA board member in Colorado these days. Just last night, I was watching a…

1 year ago

La Bota Ranch residents invited to meet new court-appointed board (TX)

After seven years of issues, residents at La Bota Ranch finally have a board of directors to call their own. …

1 year ago

A condo board’s guide to fixing people problems

Attempting to fix a condo board’s problem does not usually result in calling the police. If a fight breaks out…

1 year ago

How Your HOA Board Can Help Prevent Gossip in Your Community

Gossip can create a lot of havoc in a community. It can lead to alienation of friends, emotional turmoil, ruined…

1 year ago

New Year’s resolutions for HOA residents, board members (NV)

Sometimes the law needs to be put aside for some common sense (re)solutions. I hope you will agree with some…

1 year ago