By Raymond Dickey When it comes to managing a large-scale community association with personality, prestige, and plenty of moving parts, few neighborhoods offer a better case study than Park West Master and HOA in South Carolina. I recently had the chance to sit down with Sheryl James, the Amenity Association General Manager, and Eugene White, …
HOME The Corporate Transparency Act: A Bureaucratic Burden That Accomplished Nothing By Raymond Dickey – Wednesday, March 26, 2025 If you’re involved in community associations, you already know that regulations often create more problems than solutions. But few legislative efforts have been as pointless and frustrating as the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). When the CTA …
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We asked Dawn M. Becker-Durnin, CIRMS if there was any insurance coverage for community associations in regard to insects and vermin. “I am not aware of any insurance for insects or vermin.”, said Dawn Dawn added, “Commercial property and homeowners insurance policies excludes such, typically, because the damage is over time or progressing and ensuing. …
You’ve been promoted from an on-site to a portfolio manager, and are now supervising former peers. Many find the transition to an elevated position stressful. You want to maintain your friendly relationships at work, but need to earn a new respect from your past co-workers, who are now your subordinates. Treat your direct-reports equality If …
Boards may want to consider getting ahead of potential questions when owners see “Bad Debt” on financial reports. Informing owners about other owner’s delinquencies can be a delicate matter. Here are some steps to properly inform the association members: Before informing the community Before informing the community, make sure to gather accurate information regarding the delinquencies. This …
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People have different skills, abilities, and also different levels of commitment to community endeavors. It’s not realistic to expect others to perform at the same level as you would. You’re in charge for a reason, and as a board member, you’re aware of the deep commitment you’ve made to your association. Everyone has something unique …
I ran across an article on “managed retreat” that impacted an HOA in California. You can find the link below. Managed retreat, also known as strategic retreat or planned relocation, refers to the process of relocating infrastructure away from areas that are vulnerable to natural hazards, including coastal flooding. It is also considered a climate …
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One of our AssociationHelpNow® viewers turned me onto a story that’s gone viral about an HOA that is allegedly requiring residents to have garage sales. I provided links to various articles about the post at the bottom my post. Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Supposedly this started with a Facebook post that …
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According to numerous posts, regardless of HOA requirements, homeowners in Colorado can now swap their grass lawns for alternatives like turf that require less water. The post can be found here:https://coyotegulch.blog/2023/05/24/2023-coleg-governor-polis-signs-law-expanding-environmental-options-for-home-landscaping-in-colorado-cbs-denver-7-conservation/ According to: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-178 The bill states that an association’s guidelines or rules must: Not prohibit the use of nonvegetative turf grass in the backyard …
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A radio personality with over 23 million listeners every week recently responded to a question from the audience about the person’s condo association. His response, I believe, exemplifies the endemic hostility toward Condo and HOA associations. Basically, the listener said his condo fee had gone up $100 per year for the last two years (up …