What is a construction defect and what should an association do if one is discovered? A construction defect is a constructed item with a condition that deviates from the accepted architectural plans, building codes, and/or industry standards. One example would be walls that are missing vapor barriers. According to Greenstein, the first thing an association …
Transitions What is a transition? According to attorney David J. Byrne, there are two types of transitions. The first, he said, is transition of control. The transition of control is when a community’s control is transferred from the sponsor to the developer during the sales process. The second, Byrne said, is the transition to responsibility, …
What are reserves, and why do associations need to have them? In order to answer these questions, and provide other important details on this topic, we spoke with Tanner Oldenburger, PE, RS, Regional Engineering Manager from the Twin Cities, Minnesota of- fice of Reserve Advisors, Inc., a company specializing in reserve studies, serving clients in …
Construction Defects What is a construction defect and what should an association do if one is discovered? “A construction defect is a condition of a constructed item that exists in deviation from the applicable architectural drawings, applicable building codes, and/or applicable industry standards (manufacturer specifications),” said attorney David J. Byrne. The first thing an association …
Plumbing is a crucial part Plumbing is a crucial part of any community association. As such, it is important for managers and board members to become familiar with common plumbing problems and the process for working with a contractor. What kinds of issues are easily recognizable? What should managers and board members look for when …
The Fair Housing Act & Civil Rights Violations of the United States Fair Housing Act (FHA) can result in severe penalties for associations. Knowing how to govern your community responsibly in this regard is highly important. What is a common sense approach to staying in compliance with the FHA? According to attorney David J. Byrne, …
What happens when a property damage disaster occurs in an association? What steps need to be taken at the time of the disaster and afterwards in order to restore the property to its pre-disaster condition? Who is responsible for taking the necessary actions, the residents or the association? We spoke with Tom Licciardi of Accurate …
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Association Accounting & Budgets When it comes to the association’s finances, how can boards be assured they’re handling things properly? Where should the board begin when creating budgets? What are the reporting requirements and rules for handling association funds? What are the proper accounting methods? How can an association be assured they don’t be- come …
The Association’s Pavement — Preventative Maintenance & Repairs Paved surfaces make up a large portion of homeowners associations’ assets, from sidewalks to parking lots to driveways and roadways. These paved surfaces are a large portion of the land real estate of an association and, therefore, they are crucial to maintain. Because of this, key questions …
What are reserves, and why do associations need to have them? In order to answer these questions, and provide other important details on this topic, we spoke with John P. Poehlmann, RS, a principal from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin office of Reserve Advisors, Inc., a company specializing in reserve studies, serving clients in all 50 states …