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.

Summer is almost here. Many HOA board members will be out of town throughout the summer. Still, you must continue to hold board meetings as often as outlined in your association bylaws.

Mother's Day is just around the corner—this year's celebration occurs on Sunday, May 9th. Taking time out of our busy schedules to honor our moms is essential. After all, it's our mothers who make our lives so special. If you are looking for creative and fun ways to celebrate this year, look no further. One of Florida's residential property management companies, Condominium Associates, provides exciting ways to celebrate Mother's Day this year in your HOA.

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.

HOAs and Condo Associations may be able to continue holding virtual meetings, even when the coast is clear of the pandemic.

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.

Mental health issues aren't new to community associations, but the pandemic has heightened these feelings and behaviors. It has become overwhelming for many managers and board members. I

As snowbirds flock south to their condominium associations to escape the winter weather, many residents wonder if the board of directors can require them to self-quarantine for 14 days upon the arrival.

It's without a doubt that COVID-19 continues to present challenges in homeowners' associations. There must be a delicate balance between cultivating community and making safety a priority when neighbors have guests over for dinner and want to use the clubhouse.

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?

It's hard to believe we are approaching the one-year mark of social distancing and shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, the vaccine is becoming more and readily available across the country. HOA Resources asked two community association law attorneys to answer board members' and HOA residents' questions about residents and the COVID-19 vaccine.

Condominium Associate's ongoing goal is to increase your community's value and experience by meeting every homeowner and community member's expectations. When working with our clients, we always draw on the community's specific needs and address all the details. As associations continue to grow, we can help you develop robust plans for your association's success in 2021 and beyond!

In most associations, the assignment of one or more spaces is for each unit. Boards should use their rule-making authority to adopt parking policies that require owners to park in their assigned areas. That gives the association the power to enforce the rules if an owner violates this provision.

Many association leaders know all too well that conflicts over parking spaces can elicit strong emotional responses. These emotions often result in angry phone or email messages and sometimes result in worse, such as physical altercations to persons or property.

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.