The Florida legislature rolled out member term limits for condominium association directors in January 2024. This article highlights those changes coming in 2026.
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What you can do to peacefully and proactively handle the neighborhood bully so the rest of the community can feel at ease and have their voices heard.
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Board meetings are also crucial to the governance of your community association. Effectively managing an association will ensure it functions well. Learn how reading this article.
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It’s best to address issues with a Board Member before they can do too much damage. Here are the warning signs that a problem with an HOA board member exists.
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If permitted where you reside – could digital ballots be the answer for easy and convenient election participation by homeowners?
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The function of the CC&Rs or the property management company's role in implementing them can be confusing. Therefore, it’s always best to work with your management company to develop guidelines that work best for your community.
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Having trained managers is vital for safety. The manager is the right person to notify if someone violates association rules.
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Social media can be a valuable communication tool for HOAs. But, you must adopt a strict HOA social media policy to keep members in check and avoid potential liability.
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In last week's post, we explored practical tips on how to start an HOA social committee and the social committee roles it occupies. Social committee guidelines also call for a social chairperson, so we will focus on social chair responsibilities this week.
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In this two-part guide, we'll explore practical tips on how to start an HOA social committee and the social committee roles it occupies. Social committee guidelines also call for a social chairperson, so next week, we will focus on social chair responsibilities.
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Homeowners often have questions or concerns they would like to raise but have no medium to do so in an instant which is why some HOAs are considering online support. But is HOA online support even a good idea?
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HOA board members are always concerned about getting sued. The good news is that this does not happen as much as we think. A lawsuit is a severe matter; it can drain one's time, energy, finances, resources, and emotions.
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A set of board members governs every homeowner's association. While the structure of the HOA board can vary from community to community, the positions more or less remain the same across a majority of them. Generally, the HOA board is headed by the president, followed by the vice president. If you intend to run for the position of vice president, it is imperative to know what the job entails.
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Hurricane season is less than a month away! Do you have a plan? We do. And we're standing by to help keep your HOA safe—before, during, and after a storm.
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A homeowners association (HOA) is no better than the board of directors that leads it. The association must develop excellent and willing volunteers for it to be successful. Outstanding board members understand that their position is of service rather than control. They serve their neighbors; they don’t supervise them. A service-forward attitude results in a defenseless perspective, so new ideas and opinions are welcomed and not perceived as insults or threats.
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A top priority for any Condo or HOA board is resident safety. When neighbors feel safe, the community value increases. Also, it helps maintain the grounds from unwanted damages.
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Budgeting is vital to the success of your homeowners' association (HOA) and can prevent your community from facing financial troubles. Here are some tips to ensure that your community association is proactive, prepared, and adequately plans for the future.
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As the holidays approach, you may be wondering what are some important things to know concerning government documents or legal issues when it comes to board member rights and responsibilities. Check out this article where three common questions are answered about your HOA and board members.
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The remedies available to homeowners for handling a problematic board member depend, in part, on the applicable state's laws and the HOA's governing documents.
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Homeowners associations rely on people to make decisions and perform organizational functions. For constitutional matters, a vote comes from all HOA members. For day-to-day affairs, an association acts through its board of directors and officers.
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