Clear community guidelines about political aesthetics and discussions can maintain civility and fosters an environment of respect. Here are some ideas to consider as you strive to help your community navigate this potentially contentious season.

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.

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.

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.

For many associations, the Board of Directors' most significant issue is dealing with demanding homeowners. Even the most even-tempered folks have "hot buttons." Dealing with the emotions entwined in ownership of one's home can push those buttons and create problems in an association.

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.