The collapse of Florida’s Champlain Towers South in 2021 has ignited a surge in condominium inspections by government agencies — especially along the east coast. As inspections take place, many are found to be in dire need of repairs to ensure structural safety. Mandatory evacuations are taking place For some condo buildings, mandatory evacuations are …
Physical hugs are a known stress reducer. But, in the professional environment of managers and board members, this could be problematic. It’s easy to feel disconnected when physical contact is limited. This is where virtual hugs come in. Virtual hugs can have an influence on the stress reduction While they may not have the same …
Whispering is a natural and common way for people to communicate in certain situations. Whether it’s sharing a secret or trying to avoid being overheard, whispering is often the preferred method of communication. However, whispering between board members can give off the impression that they are up to no good. Whispering creates a sense of …
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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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The elderly man tells his son he’s running out for bananas. He comes back empty handed and his son asks why. The elderly man says, “They were green, so I did not want to risk wasting money incase I’m gone by the time they ripen.” Unfortunately, some have the same attitude towards reserves. Board members …
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 …
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 …
NY • SC: Last week we ran two “Real HOA News Stories”livestreams. We quickly added an unlikely, but interesting scenario: Would your homeowner or condominiun association be covered if a Chinese spy balloon damaged association common property? As always, our insurance professionals gave their typical response — “It depends.” The “It depends” was varied (I’m summarizing …
NATIONAL: We asked insurance professional Dawn Becker-Durnin: If a spy balloon fell and damaged association common property, would it be covered by insurance? Dawn responded, “It depends! For Property coverage, falling objects are covered under specified causes of loss (special form or all risk property policies); however damage to the interior will be excluded unless …