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Changes in Insurance For Your HOA: What You Need to Know
Property insurance can be a touchy subject. Especially in Florida, just bringing up the subject can cause everyone in the room to prickle. Admittedly, the current landscape isn’t a lot of fun. That being said: the more knowledge you have, the better. Rising Insurance Costs Rising premium costs have been the state of affairs for... read more
How to Address Raising Dues to Support Necessary Maintenance in Your HOA or Condo Association
It is a simple fact that costs are rising for everything. We all see it in our everyday lives. However, that doesn’t mean announcing an increase in association dues will be easy or go over without some push-back. The best way to avoid that is to be prepared for it and armed with the facts.... read more
5 Red Flag Maintenance Issues for Every HOA or Condo Board
No one likes to deal with a major maintenance issue. Least of all, association boards who might have to break the news to members about expensive maintenance repairs. However, there are some issues that should never go unchecked. A well-maintained building is a safe building! Red Flag Issues to Address Immediately Cracked concrete or concrete that... read more
Lessons Learned from Surfside and How Your HOA Can Prevent Maintenance Damage
The tragedy of the Surfside collapse has left a permanent impact on not just Florida condos and their associations, but nationwide as well. We can all agree that this should never have happened, but the least we can do now is learn from it to make sure it doesn’t happen again. 40 Year Recertifications and... read more
Why Building Maintenance is Vital for SoFla Condos and HOAs
Building maintenance is always a top issue for condos and HOAs regardless of their location. However, here in South Florida there are a few reasons why we need to be more proactive than a board could be in Dallas, for example. Salt Water, Salt Air & Storms Location is one of the reasons proper building... read more
How to Successfully Run an HOA
Running any volunteer organization can be tricky. You have to rely on people who have many other responsibilities in their lives to be present and engaged in the organization even when they might be exhausted and overwhelmed. Add to that, part of serving on an HOA board means dealing with problems, and it can get... read more
How Many Years Can You Serve on Your Condo or HOA Board?
Here in Florida, the length of time one can serve on a condo or HOA board has caused a lot of confusion in past years. Recent legislation has clarified the previously conflicting information as it relates to condo boards specifically. There’s still not one simple answer though, so bear with me while I explain. Condo... read more
You’ve Won Your Board Election – Now What?
First of all, congratulations! Being a newly elected board member is an exciting and important position. It is also a big commitment to your community, so it’s important to make sure you are well informed! Settle in and Do Some Reading Hopefully the first thing you got from your board is an orientation packet. This should include... read more