Mar 27, 2017 | Budget, Community Manager, Payments, Property Managers, Renters
One of the top questions a prospective resident wants to know when they are interested in your property is, “Will I have to put any utilities in my name?” The answer is largely determined by how your property is metered, and ultimately, how you can recoup those...
Sep 28, 2016 | Associations, Community, Florida, Q&A, Renters, Residents
Question: We live in a gated community with a golf course. There are a number of lakes and ponds. Alligators seem to come and go, but are spotted frequently. In light of the recent tragedy that has been widely reported in the news, there has been discussion about...
Sep 2, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Q&A, Renters, Residents
Question: I live in a condominium. I am an original owner and have lived here for ten plus years. One of the reasons I purchased a unit in this condominium is because they had minimal pet rules. I have two large dogs. The only pet restriction when I bought was a rule...
Aug 22, 2016 | Associations, Community, Q&A, Renters, Residents
Question: I am a unit owner in a high-rise condominium. At a recent board meeting which I attended, the issue of insurance was discussed. The board stated unit owners are not required to carry insurance. Is that right? I thought the condominium law mandated that all...
May 17, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Renters, Residents
Most community associations screen potential purchasers and potential renters. In fact, when surveyed, many board members state that screening community occupants is one of their primary functions. What is the #1 item that typically presents a red flag on a...
May 12, 2016 | Community Manager, Payments, Property Managers, Renters
Let’s take a short quiz. Who are the most likely people who want to purchase their first home? Current renters. Who are the people who need their credit score to positively reflect years of on-time rental payments? Current renters. Who are the people who shouldn’t...
