Associations have legal responsibilities under the governing documents and through common law to take reasonable steps to exercise reasonable care to protect against dangers of which the Association actually knew or should have known. There are several common sense risk management strategies associations can take to minimize the chance of a personal injury claim byGo to Resource
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In April 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968. The Act was a follow-up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, (and as amended) disability, and family status. The Act, along withGo to Resource
It is said that fraud takes motivation and opportunity. If both are not present, fraud cannot occur. It is hard to affect motivation, but managers and boards can control the opportunity. In today’s economy with foreclosures, tight credit, and job layoffs, diligence in watching and guarding association money is crucial. Below are some key thingsGo to Resource
With an increase in the amount and type of information available online, many homeowners associations have turned to increasingly sophisticated means of staying in touch with members. Associations are now supplementing the traditional newsletter with password protected bulletin boards on association websites and blast emails notifying members of upcoming events. As a result, residents haveGo to Resource
Do I have the time to devote to my duties and responsibilities as a board member? Being a board member can consume significant amounts of time each month. Don’t volunteer if you don’t have the time to do the job right or can’t attend meetings. Do I work well with others? A board of directorsGo to Resource