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Category Archives: HOAs
Stucco Blues: How One Condominium Deals With a Construction Emergency, Part 2
Leave a commentFirst, I have to apologize for the delay between columns–I had been dealing with a family emergency, but now I should be back on schedule. Today’s entry is nice and long to make up for things. In my last column, … Continue reading
Stucco Blues: How One Condominium Deals With A Construction Emergency, Part 1
Leave a commentSome of you may remember months ago that I wrote a series of articles about how the board of directors of my condominium handled a black water (ie, sewage) leak that destroyed 2 units in our building and required a … Continue reading
Posted in Condo Associations, Emergency Planning, HOAs, Homeowner's Association
Tagged Condominum, HOA, Homeowner's Association
Shared Ownership Security–Greeters, Gatehouses and Front Desks at Condos and HOAs
Leave a commentIn many of the larger shared ownership communities around the country, some type of “security” contract is a necessity. But what exactly does such security entail? And is it really “security”, at least the way most of us view the … Continue reading
Posted in Condo Associations, HOAs, Homeowner's Association, Security
Tagged Condominum, HOA, Homeowner's Association, Security
HOAs and Violations–Is There a Better Way?
Leave a commentProperty management for homeowner’s associations and condominiums can differ substantially, and perhaps the biggest difference is the process of recording and implementing letters and fines for violations of the covenants, conditions and restrictions of the community. For most communities it … Continue reading
Portfolio Management–How it Works for HOAs
1 CommentOne of the most consistently misunderstood concepts in property management that I see is the basic understanding of so-called “portfolio management”–the use of a single property manager to manage a number of different communities, usually unrelated to one another. For … Continue reading
Can a Condo or HOA File for Bankruptcy? A Primer.
1 CommentBankruptcy! We all tend to view bankruptcy as the bottom of the well–the worst possible financial outcome for any business or person. But how many of us know what bankruptcy really means, and can a condo or HOA declare itself … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, Condo Associations, Finance, HOAs, Homeowner's Association, Shared Ownership Guide
Tagged Bankruptcy, Condominum, HOA, Homeowner's Association
Contractor Workers’ Comp and Insurance Requirements for Condos and HOAs
Leave a commentI wanted to talk a bit this week about protecting your association when you have contractors or vendors on the property. There’s a lot of confusion in this area, especially when it comes to workers’ compensation insurance. What proof of … Continue reading
A La Carte, or All In? A Discussion of the Pros and Cons of All-Inclusive Management Contracts for Condos and HOAs
Leave a commentThis week I wanted to talk a bit about an issue that will face every board member at one time or another–is your association better off choosing an all-inclusive management provider, one that can provide multiple services like landscaping, maintenance, … Continue reading
Posted in Condo Associations, Condo Management, HOAs, Homeowner's Association
Tagged Bidding Process, Condominum, Contracts, HOA, Homeowner's Association