Has your community ever been accused of discriminating? Or perhaps someone even brought discrimination charges against your association? Unfortunately, discrimination is the “in thing” nowadays and no association is immune. So what is an association to do in order to protect itself? Perhaps the most crucial step you can take is to arm yourself withGo to Resource
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FHA Condominium Certifications: The Requirements and Prohibitions
Introduction The Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) is a government-owned insurance company that insures home loans for buyers who cannot afford a conventional down payment or prefer to use their available funds in other ways. In other words, a FHA backed loan allows a home buyer to purchase the home with a smaller down payment thanGo to Resource
Associations are oftentimes confused with the police. After all, it is not atypical for community managers or board members to receive calls from owners complaining about crime in their communities and demanding the associations do something about it. Whether it’s alleged drug use, car theft, or domestic violence, associations seem to be the first placeGo to Resource
Annual meetings can be valuable community events or dreaded functions that strike fear and anxiety into the hearts of the board members as if they are about to fight an evil untamed beast. Which type of annual meeting does your community have? If your annual meetings are the latter type, perhaps it’s time to rethinkGo to Resource
What Does Transparent Mean? What is the definition of transparent? In its simplest form: see-through or clear. In terms of a business or corporation: one that allows easy access to information and records. In terms of a government (although some may cry “Impossible!”): free from corruption, no hidden agenda, and accountability. Don’t all the aboveGo to Resource