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Community Communication Difficulties During COVID-19
Communication is always important, but during a pandemic communication is crucial. And because of this you need to have a way to contact everybody in case of emergency or just to keep them updated on current regulations in your community. So what's the best way to...
My BOD Can’t Agree on Closing Amenities During the Pandemic
To close or not to close, this is the question. Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to closing or regulating HOA or condo association amenities and common spaces. Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to social distancing or adequately protecting...
What to Do if Someone in your Community is Diagnosed with COVID-19
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 it is entirely possible that someone you know may contract the virus. It is also possible that someone in your community may test positive. In this case, what do you? This brings up many legal issues, which are important to keep in...
How Your Association Can Prepare for Delinquent Assessments During a Pandemic
In challenging times like these, with people losing their jobs and more economic hardships expanding all around, we can almost certainly expect to see a rise in delinquent assessments in our HOAs and condo associations. For those of us who were around during the 2008...
Limiting Guests Visitations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s a question we’ve been getting again and again recently: Can I limit guests from coming into the community? This question deals with the both the safety of your community as a whole and the safety of individuals. Overall, the way to think of this issue is to...
Can Board of Director Meetings for a Community Association Move Virtual?
In these times, with COVID-19 looming large in our minds and social distancing becoming a mandated enforcement, it’s not the best time for holding in-person meetings. However some meetings must still take place. To reduce the in-person attendance, encourage absentee...
How COVID-19 Will Affect Any Pending Construction Projects at Your Community or Condo Association
With all the changes and confusion caused by COVID-19, construction projects can often fall under the radar. But If you are in great need of a fix—be it plumbing, roof, mold issues, you name it—you know that your needs are far from a low priority. So what will happen...
How to Handle Delinquent Assessments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Not only are we facing an unprecedented outbreak and restrictions put on us like never before, but associations still have to remain well maintained and owners still have to pay dues. So, how do you handle delinquency during the pandemic? We recommend compassionate...
Quarantine Policy for Your Community Association
It’s not easy to know what to do in such an unprecedented situation as the COVID-19 pandemic. You community needs to stay safe and healthy, but you must also not overstep the law and the emergency powers given to the board. Quarantining is different in a community but...