There is nothing an association can do in advance that will guarantee it will not have to cope with a disruptive owner. However, an association can do things that will make it less likely a disruptive owner will surface and that such an owner’s disruptive tactics will be successful. STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN ADVANCEGo to Resource
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Is negotiation another word for compromise? Possibly, but we like to think of it as cooperation. Both sides should leave the table feeling satisfied that their voices have been heard, regardless of what they may have lost to obtain the mutually agreeable solution. In the community association setting, negotiation skills are essential to the effectiveGo to Resource
Legal fees are a necessary association expense. However, many homeowner associations pay more than they should. Perhaps your association has been using a reliable law firm for several years but you’re troubled by the size of the bills. Or maybe you’re looking for a lawyer to provide legal services to your association. In either situation,Go to Resource
A homeowner’s association is a non-profit corporation. Every corporation produces business records which can be a life line or anchor for a business. If a business keeps proper records, these records can help lessen the threat of litigation. If a corporation fails to maintain proper documentation, the ability of the corporation to defend itself isGo to Resource
Community association managers and board members are often troubled by how ill-prepared new members are for community life. New members who are inexperienced about life in community associations may have a hard time adjusting and may cause a variety of legal problems. Educating them might be your best defense. Many new members come from aGo to Resource