How should your HOA community handle major construction projects? No matter how new or impressive your community property is, you will have to deal with major construction projects over the course of its life.

As if a pandemic wasn't enough, Floridians are entering into hurricane season. Due to restrictions and the concern over the coronavirus, it is easy to forget that hurricane season is right around the corner. We are already starting to see some tropical storms forming in the Bahamas. Is your association preparing for hurricane season 2020 that officially begins June 1st?

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions in our everyday lives. From At Home Learning to remote working, many Americans are unsure of this unpredictable situation. Worse yet, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this fear to launch attacks on the vulnerable.

It’s important to make the right decision for your community, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to reopening your community facilities. In this article, we give you suggestions on how your board should make the decision to reopen facilities or not.

Hosting and attending web conferences isn't something new. However, given the unique new normal of "social distancing" caused by COVID-19, it may be the best time to find a video conferencing program that works best for your association.

From community events to shared amenities, living in the same vicinity as other people can be advantageous and much fun. However, it can also come with challenges, especially during cold and flu season. 

Are you considering growing your rental property portfolio? Then you may want to invest in a Co-Op. If you decide to purchase a property to rent it out, it's critical to know if it will be a good investment. It would be best if you weighed the risks and challenges so that it could pay itself off.

As always, we are here for the properties we manage. Therefore, we want to provide you with CDC and Florida Department of Health resources on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The following post includes a list of pages from the CDC website and the Florida Department of Health. Please click on the title link to redirect to the source.

Condominium Associates' dedication to its customers comes in many forms, especially during times of crisis. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, we understand that everyone's lives are being affected. Therefore, we want to help our board members, homeowners, and contractors during this difficult time. We provide resources for homeowners amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

When you suspect harassment, address it immediately. For any case of reported harassment, the association should always refer the complaint to legal counsel (or law enforcement if there is a threat of bodily harm, an owner's safety, or the security of the community).

March 17th is coming quickly, but it's not too late to plan a St. Patrick's Day resident events. Resident events can play a crucial role in your overall plan to serve your residential community. Showing tenants you care and value their presence in your community will encourage them to renew when their lease term ends.

When 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.

From the Yoga and Free Wine on Harbor Island to the beer tours at the Yuengling Brewing Company in Ybor City, Tampa Bay delivers some priceless gems. We at Condominium Associates want to share with you some of Tampa Bay's FREE Hidden Treasures!

Even 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.

There is a penny's worth of places in Tampa that make you feel like a million bucks. So, we at Condominium Associates want to share with you some of Tampa Bay's Hidden Treasures! The best parts are they are all free, family-friendly, and fun!

At Condominium Associates, we are sensitive to the needs of all our community members. To protect the association, here is a list of legal obligations a community has when it comes to hoarders.

Condominium Associates is here to help you understand what an Estoppel Letter from a homeowner's association is and why they are so crucial for property protection. 

Whether the community is a condominium, homeowners association, or cooperative, the owner or shareholder will always be responsible for certain maintenance items within the home. In some instances, the Board can exercise control over such responsibilities. Still, there are many areas where the ability to influence owner behavior is limited. Read on to learn more.

At Condominium Associates, we are serious about going green. While being environmentally conscious is trendy--and we like to be trendsetters--we also know the money-saving power attached to green initiatives. 

January is the annual meeting time for many condos and HOAs. Our expert property managers offer insight on how to begin working now to avoid five common annual meeting mistakes.