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The Future of HOA Insurance Claims in South Florida
None of us has a crystal ball to predict the future. (If you do – please let us know, that would be so helpful!) However, based on the past, we can make some informed inferences about how insurance claims will look going forward. Expect Stricter Policies Next to...
What Insurance Coverage Does Your HOA Need?
Rising premium costs will have many associations looking for any way possible to save money on insurance and balance their budgets. That said, dropping insurance coverage is not a good way to go about saving money. Let’s talk about the things you absolutely...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...