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Hoarding & Marijuana…What’s an Association to do?

Filed Under Governance, Liabilities, Misc

Posted March 31, 2016

While seemingly dissimilar in nature, hoarding and marijuana have similar impacts on community associations. In addition to risks experienced by first responders responding to emergency calls, health problems include falls or accidents in the unit, clutter, garbage, animal or human feces, and the resulting mold or infestation can also cause respiratory and other health problemsGo to Resource

Robert’s Rules of Order: Who is Robert and Why Do We Care About his Rules?

Filed Under Governance, Meetings / Action Without Meetings, Misc

Posted March 31, 2016

When there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. –Henry M. Robert In 1863, a man named Henry Robert, an engineering Captain in the United States Army, was asked to preside over a large church gathering. Captain Robert did not knowGo to Resource

Voluntary Compliance – Myth or Reality?

Filed Under Amending Your Governing Documents, Misc

Posted February 29, 2016

It is often said that the goal of any restriction or requirement contained in governing documents or rules in associations is voluntary compliance. But what does that really mean and is it even possible? If rules and restrictions are well-written, understandable, and relevant to a community we would hope that owners will voluntarily comply andGo to Resource

By Melissa Garcia

Communication with Owners: Best Practices

Filed Under Building Community, Misc

Posted February 29, 2016

Why is communication important? Lack of communication or ineffective communication can damage any relationship. If I fail to communicate at all then I lose credibility, create suspicion or mistrust, and potentially cause or perpetuate conflict. On the other hand, if I communicate ineffectively, then it makes no difference what I say as it will eitherGo to Resource

Managing Conflict Among Board Members

Filed Under Manager Resources, Misc

Posted January 29, 2016

Ideally, a board of directors should be composed of individuals who work cohesively and efficiently to manage the community they serve. But in reality this is not always the case. Boards are comprised of different people with different abilities, talents, opinions, and life stories, trying to make decisions on behalf of an entire community inGo to Resource

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