Misc Resources

Majority rules.  That is the simple but essential concept on which a democracy rests and it works reasonably well most of the time in common interest communities, where volunteer board members set policies and make rules for their self-governing communities. But some board members don’t understand, or are unwilling to accept, that in order forGo to Resource

Transition from developer to owner control in a community association is one of the most critical phases in a community’s growth.  If conducted properly, it will give the association the independence it needs to mature into a capable governing body.  These practical tips will help newly elected board members deal with their “new” association. TheGo to Resource

We all know employers may not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, martial status, gender, pregnancy, or age.  But, if your association has employees it is prudent to understand what type of questions can be asked so as to not run afoul of a discrimination claim.  Below is aGo to Resource

Technology has changed the way we communicate and the way we think about communicating.  Cell phones, have become not just an addition but an appendage.  No one, it seems, leaves their home (or office) without one.  And does anyone even remember a time when e-mail didn’t exist, or when we didn’t devote a large (andGo to Resource

You are baking a birthday cake and suddenly realize you are short about a cup of sugar. The reality hits. In the past, your neighbor happily supplied you with the missing ingredient, but now … ever since the “tree-branch incident” you are no longer on speaking terms. The branches of your neighbor’s old maple treeGo to Resource