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6 Tips for Recruiting New BOD members
The Board of Directors is the heart and soul of the HOA or condo association. But it’s not always easy finding members that are willing to take on the responsibilities of active board duty. Sometimes it can feel like managing a circus. We have provided six helpful...
D&O Insurance: Everything You Need to Know
Board members, we want you to know that we salute you. And even more, we want to protect you. Being a board member isn’t always a glamorous job. Sometimes it’s a thankless volunteer position that can even put you under fire for litigation. In your effort to do the...
How to Create a Sense of Community in Your HOA/Condo Association And Why it Matters
Community is the keyword in a community association. Whether it’s an HOA, condo association or another type of planned unit development, it’s the people that will ultimately make for a successful association. You can have the best amenities and the most well-kept...
Does Your HOA or Condo Association Need a Website?
“There’s got to be a better way,” we’ve heard so many board members say about the countless communications, notices and logistics involved in managing an HOA or condo association. While they might seem like small things, all of the tasks that board members have to...
How to Make a Change in Your HOA
You love your HOA and all the amenities. The pool, the game room, the tennis courts. That’s why you moved into a planned community to begin with, right? But you’re not happy with some of the decisions your HOA is making. You think they’re being shortsighted, too...
An HOA Attorney: Why They Are Important
HOAs and all community associations are technically legal entities. With all the responsibilities of community associations, there is a great liability as well. Associations and their governing documents must follow federal, state and local laws. Following these laws...
Closing on Your Commercial Property in Miami: What You Need to Know
If you think closing on a residential property is full of paperwork and processes, you can expect to truly level-up when it comes to preparing for a commercial property closing. While the process can be tricky to navigate, with some patience, planning, and expert...
Homeowners’ Associations and CC&Rs: Read Before You Buy
If you’re new to the condo or homeowner’s association (HOA) scene, you may be caught off-guard by some of the things you’re getting into (spoiler alert: there are rules!). While the benefits for most who choose to live in an association far outweigh any potential...
Secrets to Avoiding HOA Litigation: Part 2
In part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of creating a culture of fairness to mitigate risk when it comes to conflict escalation and the likelihood of entering into litigation. As you know, litigation is expensive, and it can also be damaging to your...