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Proactive pet policies create responsible pet owners. Several community associations have rules about pets. However, regulations based on the size, breed, or the number of pets are not always fair for residents who want to have more options when choosing a furry companion.
Read MoreSignificant 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.
Read MorePlaygrounds may look a little different this summer. If your community is still following a strict protocol due to COVID-19, please be patient and abide by the mandates of the association leaders. Read more to learn what you can do to make your community a safe community.
Read MoreYour community may have received insurance money from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Michael. Or maybe you weren't directly affected by these two hurricanes, but others from the past. Floridians are continually facing the blows of hurricanes to their towns.
Read MoreWhen residents in your association are having a dispute, it can be challenging to know when the HOA should get involved. While you don't want to be nosy, regulations from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) make community associations liable for taking prompt action.
Read MoreEven the seasoned HOA Board Member could use a refresher on the logistics of HOA Board issues. HOA Board-membership is unique because there are few other scenarios in which a group of volunteers assembles to manage their local community. No matter the location, all HOA boards face a set of similar demanding situations. Being prepared for these situations and knowing that you can turn to Condominium Associates for advice will help you if any of these issues occur. Here are some problems HOA Boards share and what to do about them.
Read MoreCondominium Associates provides you with some tips on how to prevent conflicts of interest in your community association.
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