Raymond Dickey

A spark arrestor is equipment that is put in place that reduces flammable debris like sparks from escaping a combustion source. An example would be a chimney. Some governmental agencies and community associations already require spark arrestors. Now, whether or not your city or town requires spark arrestors, your insurance company may or may soon. …

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During a recent livestream I asked the panel:  If the police want to look for someone on association property, should management let them in? Important: I’m summarizing from my perspective and not offering any form of professional advice. Always seek your own professional advice from licensed professionals. The police show up at the front desk …

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It is frustrating — your board consists of smart and common sense people. Yet, the board has made some mistakes that seemed obvious to everyone except them. Here are eight reasons why even smart boards make bad decisions along with some solutions: 1) It’s the same old line up The same board members consistently speak …

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NY • SC:  It may not as bad as that Star Wars movie, but as hobby drones become cheaper, more of them will hit the sky over your association. Industry professionals in our last two livestreams recommended creating a drone policy sooner than later. You can find links for both livestreams on this page. It’s …

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