Parking is a never-ending issue in many communities, especially those located in cities or high-volume tourist areas. Towing unauthorized vehicles is one option, but many associations do not wish to remove owners’ property from the community. Vehicle immobilization, which includes but is not limited to, booting and installation of barnacles and wheel clamps, is anotherGo to Newsletter
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Without assessments, community associations would be unable to function. Boards of directors have a duty to collect assessments from owners to ensure their associations can operate. While the issue of delinquent homeowners is largely unavoidable, associations can set themselves up for success when collecting late assessments by following best practices and avoiding common pitfalls. UpdateGo to Newsletter
There are several universal best practices I find myself repeating over and over in discussions with managers and Board Members. The following are the top 10 points that I suggest all Boards consider. As you are navigating delinquent balances, keep the following pointers in mind: 10. Don’t throw good money after bad. Most of theGo to Newsletter
Has your community ever been accused of discriminating? Or perhaps someone even brought discrimination charges against your association? Unfortunately, discrimination accusations are easily flung these days and no association is immune. What can associations to do to protect themselves? Perhaps the most crucial step you can take is to arm yourself with knowledge. Knowledge ofGo to Newsletter
Special assessments are commonly used to pay for unexpected repairs and replacements occasioned by unforeseen, and often catastrophic events, such as a roof replacement after a wind/hailstorm where insurance proceeds are insufficient to cover the costs, or to pay for an elevator replacement when a condominium building’s only elevator unexpectedly fails. Once you have decidedGo to Newsletter