HOME Construction Minute–“Slope or Nope” How to Spot Bad Gutter Work Before It Becomes a Big Problem By AssociationHelpNow®Featuring: Raymond Dickey (AssociationHelpNow) & Todd Vignola (Add Ventures) Installing a five-foot section of gutter may seem like a no-brainer. Just slope it slightly and let gravity do the rest, right? But extend that to a hundred …
HOME Large HOA Condo Projects: All at Once vs Breaking It Up Raymond Dickey recently asked Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS from Reserve Advisors. — Video, PDF Links Below — When a condominium association is facing a major repair or replacement project—like roofing, paving, or siding—one of the first decisions is whether to tackle the …
HOME Don’t Guarantee Caulking Failure By AssociationHelpNowFeaturing: Raymond Dickey (AssociationHelpNow) & Todd Vignola (Add Ventures) When it comes to re-caulking projects on buildings, too many boards and managers walk away with a cosmetic fix—only to face premature failure of the joint repairs a year or two later. Why? Because essential quality control steps were skipped. …
HOME Raymond Dickey recently asked Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS from Reserve Advisors. “Should your reserve study have assessed the actual capacity of your existing electrical infrastructure relative to modern and future usage—like EV charging stations, heat pumps, or solar?”, asked Ray. Michelle said “No” and explained that reserve studies are visual, non-invasive inspections. They’re …
HOME This summary was generated by ChatGPT and has not been verified for accuracy: Governor Ron DeSantis has signed significant condominium reform legislation aimed at enhancing building safety and financial transparency across Florida. Prompted by the tragic Surfside condo collapse, the new laws mandate regular structural inspections and require condominium associations to maintain sufficient reserve …
In community associations, boundaries matter. Managers and board members alike are often asked to go above and beyond—but not every request should be honored. From personal… HOME When Managers and Boards Should Say “No”By AssociationHelpNow® YouTube: https://youtu.be/qDxq_Ji8fKw GoToWebinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4478001245098939822 Article PDF: https://files.constantcontact.com/8d350562101/c59035d9-b3e6-4955-a377-14870d2df038.pdf In community associations, boundaries matter. Managers and board members alike are often asked to …
HOME This summary was generated by ChatGPT and has not been verified for accuracy: This article explores the legal interpretation of the terms “indemnify” and “hold harmless” in construction contracts. It discusses a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that clarifies how these terms may be synonymous depending on context, impacting how contract provisions are enforced. …
HOME ALL Events When Managers and Boards Should Say “No” There are responsibilities and tasks that an HOA manager should not accept from the board. There are responsibilities and tasks that an HOA board member should not accept from the board or put up with from residents (or the manager). Our industry leader panel will …
HOME ALL Events Weather – A Major Role in Your Life! While weather may simply mean grabbing an umbrella for residents, for community association boards and managers, it can have a major impact on the association. It’s not just major storms that pose risks; factors like humidity, temperature changes, and even excessive or insufficient sunlight …
HOME ALL Events Socratic Techniques Tariffs Matter Hidden Blacklist Breaking HUD Rules Ask Anything Support and Service Animals APRIL 30: 10:20AM (2 Hours) Multi-Topic CAMICB & FL-DBPR (FL NJ NY PA SC): — Using Self-Questions & Socratic Techniques for Top 10 Owner Confrontations— From China to Your Clubhouse: Why Tariffs Matter to Your Board— The …