Associations, Community Manager, Property Managers, Residents
“I don’t owe anything else.” “It’s the bank’s problem now.” More often than not, these are the words we hear from an owner after they file for bankruptcy and the association tries to get on-going assessments from them – even when the owners are still living at the...
Associations, Communication, Community Manager, Florida, News, Property Managers, Residents
On April 4, 2016, HUD published guidance limiting housing providers’, including Associations’, use of criminal records in qualifying potential purchasers, tenants and occupants under the Fair Housing Act. What does this mean for Associations? It should be noted at the...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Residents
Question: I own a condominium unit in Florida that I use as a vacation home. My permanent residence is in New York. Is the association required to send official correspondence from the association, such as meeting notices required to be delivered to the members, to my...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community Manager, Payments, Property Managers
Understand Local Rules & Regulations This can be tricky because there are no federal or universal laws regarding utility bill-back. Every state has its own rules and regulations, as does each municipality. Failure to comply with the stated regulations can lead to...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Connect, Property Managers, Residents
It can be difficult for property managers to keep in touch with every aspect of a community and the residents who live in it. But keeping a transparent relationship with residents is important for facilitating trust and improving resident retention. Finding an...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Residents
One of the most common issues that condominium associations address is determining whether the association or individual unit owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of a particular part of the condominium property. In many cases, unit owners and...
