Vendor Contracts

Don’t Let Vendor Standard Contract Terms Hurt You; You Have Negotiating Power!

You’re a busy practice; you’re presented with a vendor’s standard contract with standard terms and conditions to sign for services…

2 years ago

“Evergreen” Clauses – Avoiding Self-Renewing Contracts

Asked – Our Board of Directors has been seeking to switch out a vendor for some time, but we have…

2 years ago

It Ain’t What It Used to Be: 5 Tips for Managing the Bidding Process (OR)

In the wake of pandemic delays and a new focus on deferred maintenance since the Surfside tragedy, many associations have…

2 years ago

Prevent Automatic Contract Renewals in Service Contracts (OH)

Community association boards execute contracts on the association’s behalf with various types of contractors to maintain, repair, and replace their…

2 years ago

9 Important Questions to Ask Before Signing a Service Contract

A homeowners' association protects every homeowner's interests by maintaining the community's standards. However, for an HOA to operate effectively, board…

2 years ago

Associations may make payments to vendors by ACH (FL)

Q: According to the Condominium Act, an association and its officers, directors, employees and agents may not use a debit card…

2 years ago

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Negotiating a Construction Contract

Before beginning a construction project, it’s imperative to craft an ironclad contract that protects all parties. Some things to keep…

2 years ago

Cautionary Tales: Signed Proposals Are Contracts (OH)

One of the primary functions of community association boards is entering contracts for services to be provided to the association,…

2 years ago

9 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Service Contract

Successfully running a homeowners’ association (HOA) is a group effort. To maintain a well-functioning community, it takes an engaged board,…

2 years ago

HOA Contract Bids: Negotiating Your Vendor Contracts

HOA contract bids are a necessary part of selecting new vendors. But, that does not mean you always need to…

3 years ago