California’s Wildfire Costs and Risks
September 24, 2021
Californians face a season of cost increases and heightened fire risks following a 2020 fire season that reduced fiscal resources for 2021-2022.
Condo Water Damage
July 28, 2021
Mold growth from undetected water leaks can lead to a repair nightmare.
The Deferred Maintenance Alarm is Sounding
July 22, 2021
Champlain Tower 2 is a solemn reminder to the HOA industry that a proactive, consistent, and scheduled approach to maintenance can prevent future loss and damage.
Perspectives | Factoring the Costs of COVID-19
February 17, 2021
Close to a year since the COVID-19 pandemic upended our lives, we now have some insight into its impact on community associations.
Condo Leak Repair Responsibility
January 17, 2021
What to Do, and Who to Call First You discover a water leak in your condo and aren’t sure who to call. You have a duty to mitigate damage regardless of who bears responsibility for a condo leak repair. The short answer is that it depends on the circumstances. Whomever bears responsibility, it is the owner’s duty to mitigate leak […]
The New/COVID Normal and Costs to HOAs
January 16, 2021
Original article by Karen Martinez, CCAM, CAMEx. Published in a revised version as Perspectives – Factoring Costs of COVID-19 in the January/February 2021 issue of Common GroundTM magazine, the flagship publication of Community Associations Institute (CAI). With over a year of the pandemic behind us, experts have significant insight into the COVID-19 cost increases to […]
Balancing Remote Work and Home Life During COVID
December 22, 2020
Know Which Boundaries to Set, and When Over half of the commuting work population has worked from home since early 2020 due to COVID-19. In HOA management companies, we’ve proven just how successful remote work can be for boards and residents, as well as for management staff. Business tactics for eliminating the COVID impact included […]
Property Management Company Limitations
August 31, 2020
Reinforcing this helpful excerpt from @Boardspace on Twitter: Do not make the property manager require board approval for the purchase of low-value services or products. If the property manager cannot be trusted to spend a few thousand dollars on the condo’s behalf, then the board has engaged the wrong manager. A limit is necessary, of […]
Working from Home – Doing it Right
July 9, 2020
We’ve got more time back each day now by not having to commute to and from work. It’s important to remember how much we all need structure in our daily lives to achieve a sense of balance and well-being.
Plan Your HOA Budget in 10 Easy Steps
September 12, 2019
Taking charge of your HOA budget is the first critical step to ensuring the fiscal and physical integrity of your community.