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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Success Depends Upon Cooperation Community association board members and managers are responsible for carrying out business that protects literally millions of dollars worth of real estate. Daily problems arise that range in magnitude and importance, but all require sound business judgment to resolve. Many times what is also required is the cooperation or consensus ofGo to Resource
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
Volunteer boards of directors of condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations often perform a number of functions vital to the successful self-governing of the association: fostering community harmony, maintaining common areas, and establishing and enforcing rules. The ability of the association to perform these functions depends upon its success as a business. One of the mostGo 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