An effective facility manager ensures that buildings are secure, welcoming, comfortable, environmentally friendly, and efficient, making them an invaluable asset to your team.

Whether it be noise, smell, property value, or other concerns, homeowners and board members want to know, is having chickens in your community worth it?

Inspect your properties for fire hazards now and get acquainted with these tips to help prevent fires, keep residents safe, and minimize damage if a fire occurs.

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and homeowners associations are gearing up for another festive occasion. If your association wants to commemorate the day with fun events, here are the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in HOA communities.

The problem of stray animals in HOA communities is a common one. But, there are some measures HOA boards can take to prevent strays from loitering and discourage residents from feeding them.

It can be a frightening ordeal to consider the possibility of fraud in your community, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your HOA.

Potential homeowners must consider the level of safety before purchasing a new home. In a homeowners association, one way to make residents feel safe is to start an HOA neighborhood watch.

Halloween is such a wonderful, festive time for children and their families. However, it can also be scary for HOAs to deal with the excess activities it brings.

Maintain lines of communication with residents for as long as possible during a storm. Even if members don’t receive messages until after the fact, they let individuals know that the board cared and attempted to reach out.

While operating a home-based business in Florida isn't a problem, the bill introduces a few key issues. Homeowners associations, in particular, are worried that the legislation might alter the character of the communities. Read on to learn more.

It's that time of year again when many community associations have opened or are planning to open their pools for the summer season. But while residents have been looking forward to sunny days spent by the poolside, nationwide lifeguard shortages may challenge communities' pool operations.

How can Board Members effectively make sure everyone in the community is doing their part on the upkeep of the inside of their homes? We are here to answer your questions about inside maintenance responsibilities.

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.

Hurricane season is right around the corner. Residents should brace for strong winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding. Florida residents should be prepared to respond to a natural disaster effectively and efficiently.

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the CAI Florida Legislative Alliance (CAI-FLA) are proud to work with Florida legislators to ensure condominium safety and the financial stability of building projects. CAI claims, "protecting the millions of residents living in condominiums and other high-rise communities is the top priority."

Crime prevention in an HOA community is the same as everywhere else – we all want our homes and neighborhoods to be safe. HOA crime prevention is as high a priority as it gets. A lot of responsibility is placed upon the HOA board to promote the security and safety of the neighborhood. Although the governing documents outline the level to which the board is responsible for the community's safety, residents can also help in their ways to prevent crime from happening in their community.

Does your community association manage a playground? You may be wondering what you can do to make sure you and your family are safe and compliant. Playgrounds are a great gathering place in the community—but unfortunately, they can spell danger for HOAs if they aren’t properly inspected and maintained.

Have you received letters from your homeowner's association manager about your dog barking while you're out at work. If this describes your situation, you may have that "dog next door." Condominium Associates provides tips and tricks on how to tame a barking dog in your HOA.

Who doesn’t love a community pool? The best way for everyone to enjoy the pool is an agreed-upon set of pool rules. It’s the perfect time of year to start thinking about how to set the pool up for everyone’s safety and enjoyment.

The safety benefits of having a lifeguard are apparent, but there are financial and liability considerations as well. Many homeowners associations are exploring ways to eliminate lifeguards without the liability. According to HOAResources.com, the association should create, publish, and circulate a policy called "Rules and Regulations for Unattended Pool Use.” Read on to learn more.