Managing the daily operations of a homeowners association can make it hard for Florida board members and community managers to carve out time to evaluate the health of their association. Though it may be one more thing to do, knowing your community’s financial standing, curb appeal, and relationship with residents is well worth the time and effort.

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. They also provide companionship to their respective families. Still, animals play an essential role in the lives of people with disabilities and mental health issues by assisting with day-to-day activities or giving emotional support.

Has your board of directors of your homeowners’ association recently consider a bulk contract for cable television and internet service for your community. While the association has not previously provided cable or internet service to the residents, the association signed the contract to force homeowners to pay for the service as part of their assessments.

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.

Homeowners often choose to live in a community association because of its affordable amenities, convenient services, preserved property values, and community sense. However, many new homeowners don't understand how the association functions, which can challenge expectations and cause misunderstandings.

This post focuses on the following question: How should HOAs allocate reserve fund contributions between the community's portion completed and future planned build-outs?

Homeowner's associations may be worried about getting bitten by one of these snakes every time they step out of their car, into their garage, and walk out their door. Does an association have a responsibility to protect its residents from dangerous nature?

Maintaining a clean parking facility isn't just be a good idea. It should be a requirement. Street sweeping in homeowners associations or condos is not just for aesthetic reasons. It's also good for the environment.

Condominium Associates, with the help of HOAResources.com, helps answer some of the most common "exclusive use" questions about an HOA or COA.

Some condominium or townhome documents contain specific requirements for charging stations, but most don't specifically address the subject. When the documents are silent on the matter, installing a charging station is typically handled as a request to modify the general or limited common elements.

There has been a recent trend in large jury verdicts related to pool usage, causing significant injuries. For this reason, high excess limits are desirable. Most slips, trips, and falls are preventable, making proactive safety measures is the responsible choice to make. Read on to learn more.

You and your neighbors have the right to enjoy your homes in peace and stock them with the things you want. But remember, how you furnish your unit may be a nuisance to your neighbors in theirs'.

Significant expenses in development occur, and homeowners must cover the costs, one way or another. An HOA commonly maintains a type of savings account called the cash reserves or a reserve account for significant, infrequent, or unexpected common area costs.

Today's market is competitive, so to keep up, HOAs must keep evolving with the times. There are plenty of opportunities for HOAs to get involved in upgrading their properties. Here at Condominium Associate's, we researched to find out what amenities are the most popular for residents to get the best experience in their community.