Management – General

• Effective Community Management September 17, 2024
  Managing a Homeowners Association (HOA) is no small feat.  As board members, you often juggle many responsibilities, from overseeing maintenance projects and financial management to addressing the concerns and needs of your community residents. As these tasks grow more complex, you might find that bringing on the right community manager can make a significant difference in the smooth operation and overall harmony of your neighborhood.   Read the article…………………………….
• DIY Management In A Homeowner Association August 22, 2024
  Whether due to rugged individualism or perceived lack of viable alternatives, many homeowner associations are self-managed. One might suspect that most self-directed HOAs are small or lacking in common area amenities. Actually, many are quite large, complex and the kind that would typically have professional management.    Read the article…………………………….
• The Importance of Regular Property Inspections and How to Conduct Them (MO) August 13, 2024
  Regular property inspections are an essential part of community management. They evaluate the private homes in a homeowner’s association (HOA) to ensure the community’s guidelines, rules, and standards are being met. Property inspections can also apply to a community’s common areas.   Read the article…………………………….
• Revolutionizing HOA Management: Changemakers on the Horizon July 15, 2024
  Community Associations play a crucial role in maintaining community harmony and property values. In the past, HOA management involved intricate paperwork, face-to-face meetings, and manual administrative tasks. Due in large part to the recent pandemic, the industry is experiencing a rapid paradigm shift. This article explores the evolving landscape of HOA management and new tools available to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.    Read the article…………………………….
• The importance of effective condo association management July 11, 2024
  Have you ever wondered why effective condo association management is crucial?  It ensures that everything runs smoothly in your community. Proper management handles finances, maintenance, and regulations. It keeps the property value high and residents happy. Don’t underestimate its importance.  Learn more and see how you can enjoy top-notch condo association management today!    Read the article…………………………….
• HB 1021: Community Associations (FL) July 2, 2024
  Florida’s latest community association bill (HB 1021), signed by the Governor on June 14, 2024, relates to the governance of condominium and cooperative associations and the practice of community association management.    Read the article…………………………….
• Florida Governor Signs Senate Bill 382 Into Law June 18, 2024
  After a very active legislative session, we report another legislative update impacting community association managers. Florida’s Governor signed Senate Bill 382, which deals with continuing education requirements and becomes effective on July 1, 2024. Our summary of the changes    Read the article…………………………….
• Financial management: Understanding how community managers drive sound decisions June 14, 2024
  Community association managers wear many hats and must be well versed in a wide range of skills, all of which are equally important. One component of a manager’s role is to completely understand the financial management aspects of a business. This means knowing and interpreting the financial pieces as well as the nuances that come along with decisions.   Read the article…………………………….
• HOA Homefront: 13 things HOA service providers need to know (CA) June 7, 2024
  This is part four of a five-part series on HOA management. 1. The client is the HOA corporation, not the president or any individual director. Make sure you know whether the person instructing you or your staff is authorized to speak on behalf of the HOA.     Read the article…………………………….
• HOA Homefront: 17 things I wish all HOA managers knew (CA) May 31, 2024
  1. Managers are the HOA’s most important service providers. HOAs don’t work well without competent and trustworthy managers.   Read the article…………………………….

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Management Contracts

• Management Company Duties Checklist October 12, 2024
  The management company must give a written statement to the board, no earlier than 90 days before entering a contract, containing the following: (a) Names and business address of the owners or partners of the management company. If the management company is a corporation, it must include the names and business addresses of the directors and officers plus shareholders who hold more than 10% of the shares;   Read the article…………………………….
• State revokes condo property manager’s license after years of complaints (FL) October 4, 2024
  People living in several South Florida condo communities say they have been fighting for years to take back control of where they live. All telling NBC6 their property manager, hired by their boards, has been abusing his power and their money.  “The biggest issue is that the owners have no rights in there,” said Julian Londono, who owns a condo at the Cypress Gardens community in Hollywood.   Read the article…………………………….
• HOA Searches for New Manager October 1, 2024
  Dear Monty: I am the president of our homeowners association. We hired an outside company to act as a liaison between our board of directors and the general membership population. We don’t want to argue with our neighbors or enforce the rules when a member violates the rules. Our current outside company is local. What options do we have if we want to change managers, and do they have to be local?   Read the Q&A………………………………..
• HOA board hires management company (NJ) September 20, 2024
  Q: Is it not up to the residents to change management companies and decide who they want; not the board?  We finally fired our community manager, and the board decided on a new one. But us residents thought we should be involved. I know you are usually behind the management companies but as a homeowner do we have no choice?    Read the Q&A………………………………..
• The Role of Technology in Community Management September 10, 2024
  In today’s technology-driven world, the management of community associations has evolved significantly. Technology is not only reshaping personal and professional interactions but also revolutionizing how communities are managed.  While modern technology offers innovative solutions that streamline processes and foster better connections among your residents, it is important to be aware of potential drawbacks.   Read the article…………………………….
• How to Create an RFP for HOA Management Services September 5, 2024
  Do you want to know how to choose the right management company for your HOA? Keep on reading, then.  You know – I don’t think there’s any point in sugarcoating this – Having to select a new management company is hardly a task you’d welcome with excitement.  In fact, unless you’ve done it before, you probably, don’t even know where to begin. And yet, you need to figure out which vendor would be a great fit for your association.    Read ...

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