Running a community association can be – and often is – stressful enough without the added issue of people in a position of power in the community using that position for personal gain in the form of kickbacks. Whether the offender is a superintendent, manager or board member, skirting the rules around bidding out projects, hiring vendors and service providers, or purchasing supplies in order to receive money or favors is rarely, if ever, worth the risk for the perpetrator. In the end, it can cause serious harm to a community and those who live there. Understanding what kickbacks are and knowing what to look for can help ethical board members and managers recognize and prevent them from infecting their building or HOA.   Read the article………………