AHN Industry Leaders
Mar 3, 2026 1:00 PM EST
Interview With Kevin Hirzel – HOAs and Condos Legal Trends (CEU)
Fast-moving, highly practical conversation with attorney Kevin Hirzel Esq., diving into the biggest legal issues currently making waves in HOA and condo communities nationwide. Using real cases and trending topics pulled directly from Kevin’s own work and commentary, this session breaks down what boards and managers must understand to stay ahead of risk, lawsuits, and public pressure.
We’ll explore:
– The Aston Martin developer accused of improper actions and what situations like these teach us about oversight and transparency.
– Why so many new American homes are now in HOAs and what that growth means for governance, liability, and community expectations
– The true cost of collecting delinquent assessments and what Illinois’ recent conversations say about collection strategies everywhere.
– How boards can protect home values legally and responsibly
– The movement to ban institutional investors from buying up communities and how those policies actually work.
– Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eligibility and why managers should care long before owners start trying to sell or refinance.
Then, we’ll shift into a rapid-fire segment – lighthearted but revealing look at the real-world stress points managers and boards face:
– Angry emails vs. angry voicemails
– Budget meetings vs. open forums
– Parking-lot confrontations vs. board-room confrontations
– Short-term rental enforcement headaches
– De-escalating aggressive residents vs. arguing board members
Perfect for managers, board members, attorneys, and industry partners who want a practical, real-time breakdown of today’s HOA/condo legal climate—without the dry textbook format.
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Mar 4, 2026 10:40 AM EST
Special Assessments – Sell It, Structure It or Decide If Borrowing Is Smarter
Special assessments are rarely popular — but sometimes they’re unavoidable. The real challenge isn’t just calculating the number. It’s deciding whether a special assessment is the right path at all.
In this practical, real-world discussion, we break down how boards and managers can communicate (“sell”) a special assessment without creating panic, ensure the process follows the governing documents and legal requirements, and avoid the common procedural mistakes that create liability. We also examine when borrowing may be the smarter strategy — weighing interest costs, owner impact, cash flow stability, and long-term political consequences.
From the board table to the manager’s desk to the lender’s perspective, this conversation looks at special assessments as more than math. It’s strategy, risk management, and leadership in action.
Wed, Mar 4, 2026 2:00 PM
The Reserve Funding Challenge Isn’t the Math — It’s Communication
In her recent LinkedIn post, Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS, Vice President at Reserve Advisors and Chair of the Foundation for Community Association Research Best Practices initiative, shared new survey findings that reveal a critical truth:
The biggest reserve-funding challenge isn’t the math—it’s communication.
Michelle will join us live to break down key insights from the 300+ responses highlighted in her post, including:
- 30% of communities report being less than 50% funded
- 82% say aging infrastructure is impacting planning decisions
- 40% have had a lender or insurer request their reserve study
- 64% say their biggest challenge is communicating funding needs
We’ll discuss why boards hesitate, what’s shifting in reserve planning, and how to turn a reserve study into a real-time decision tool—not something dusted off only when there’s a crisis.
Wed, Mar 4, 2026 4:00 PM
HOA Governance Through a Feminist Theory Lens (CEU)
This session uses Feminist Theory as an analytical framework—not as advocacy or ideology. Feminist theory can be used to examine how institutions function, including how power is exercised, whose voices are heard, how labor is distributed, and how rules and control operate in real-world settings.
Homeowner associations are uniquely well suited for this discussion. As small, highly regulated institutions with significant emotional and operational demands, HOAs provide clear, practical examples of these dynamics at work.
The discussion will remain grounded in real HOA governance scenarios, with perspectives from legal, insurance, and management professionals. The goal is to provide language and insight that help boards and managers better understand governance challenges, reduce conflict, and manage risk more effectively.
No prior knowledge of feminist theory is required. The session is designed to be practical, accessible, and directly applicable to everyday association governance.
Mar 5, 2026 10:40 AM EST
Modern “Woke” Issues Boards Ignore Until They Explode (CEU)
Today’s communities are changing fast—social expectations, generational differences, communication norms, inclusivity questions, transparency demands, and the way residents interpret “fairness” all look very different than they did even a few years ago.
When boards and managers pretend these shifts don’t exist, they’re not avoiding controversy—they’re building it. Small cultural misreads become PR battles. Minor miscommunications become accusation spirals. And decisions that would’ve been simple 10 years ago now trigger online outrage, perception problems, or even legal exposure.
This livestream breaks down the real-world issues leaders can’t afford to ignore anymore—and how to address them confidently, without overreacting or getting dragged into politics.
Summerville, SC
TO BE RESCHEDULED
Rapid Fire Industry Insights Networking Luncheon (2 CEUs)
Hilton Garden Inn Summerville, 406 Sigma Dr • Summerville, SC 29483
No Charge • Presentations • Prizes • Great Lunch
Agenda:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Rapid Fire Industry Presentations (2 CEUs)
Diverse group of industry leaders will each deliver concise, focused 8-minute presentations on critical and often overlooked topics.
Each session will include a targeted, educational presentation (8 minutes) including a brief 4-minute Q&A to clarify real-world application
These are not sales pitches, they are tightly structured, high-value learning segments designed to leave you with immediately useful knowledge.
Myrtle Beach, SC
March 11, 2026 • 10 AM – 2:00 PM
Myrtle Beach Outdoor Expo
Myrtle Beach Sports Center, 2115 Farlow Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
No Cost for Managers & Boards
Experience the Industry in Action
Join fellow community association managers and board members for a unique outdoor networking experience designed specifically around the services that keep your communities looking their best.
This isn’t a classroom setting • This is hands-on, live, and interactive
✔ Live Outdoor Demonstrations
See landscaping equipment, pool solutions, and exterior technology up close — exactly how they operate in real-world conditions.
✔ Meet Industry Leaders Face-to-Face
Talk directly with the professionals who work in your communities every day. Ask questions. Compare solutions. Make connections.
✔ Flexible Format
Stop by for 20 minutes or stay all four hours. Presentations and demos will run continuously from 10 AM – 2 PM.
✔ Cookout-Style Lunch Served Throughout
— refreshments, and casual networking in a relaxed outdoor setting.
✔ Prizes & Giveaways
Fun drawings and surprises happening throughout the event.
Welcome to just attend any portion of the program.
* No charge – limited to boards, managers, and association volunteers.
Mar 11, 2026 (ON DEMAND VIDEO ALL DAY)
Maintenance Mysteries – The Hidden Failures That Blow HOA Budgets (CEU VIDEO)
Why do some building failures look simple… until you open a wall and find ten new problems? In this livestream, I sit down with an industry leader who specializes in the toughest maintenance and construction diagnostics facing HOAs today — from mysterious deck failures and chronic mold issues to roof leaks, flashing mistakes, siding cracks, skylight problems, paint delamination, incompatible coatings, gutter undersizing, and full-replacement decisions that catch boards off guard.
We’ll break down the real causes behind the failures that cost communities the most — and the questions managers and boards should ask before approving work. If you’ve ever wondered why bids can vary by 40%, why leaks return after repairs, or why moisture keeps finding its way in, this session is your chance to get clear answers.
To qualify for CAMICB CEUs, please follow the on-screen instructions provided during the video. In order for us to submit your participation to CAMICB for CEU approval, those instructions must be followed. The instructions will appear after the first 10 minutes of the program.
Non-CEU YouTube: https://youtu.be/XaPSyNwFbww
PodCast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565449/episodes/18679575
Mar 17, 2026 (ON DEMAND VIDEO ALL DAY)
HOA Bankruptcy Explained: Can a Condo Association Really Go Broke? (CEU VIDEO)
When an HOA or condominium association files bankruptcy, what actually happens?
Can the board just declare bankruptcy?
Do owners become personally responsible?
Can a creditor force an HOA into bankruptcy?
And can a bankruptcy judge really wipe out amenities—or even force massive special assessments?
CEU Version: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8461299881746255964
PODCAST: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565449/episodes/18738781
In this special AssociationHelpNow® session, Ray Dickey sits down with Florida attorney Cory Kravit and tri-state attorney Dave Byrne to break down a real Florida case involving a recreational condominium that filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
This video covers:
✔ Why an association would file Chapter 11
✔ What happens when sub-associations stop paying
✔ How bankruptcy affects owners, assessments & foreclosures
✔ Whether amenities or common property can be sold
✔ Why older buildings and deferred maintenance matter
✔ How terminations vs. bankruptcy differ
✔ The role of board fiduciary duty during financial crises
✔ Whether a bankruptcy court can override governing documents
✔ What creditors can and cannot do
✔ The “toll booth” hypothetical that had everyone laughing
This is one of the most detailed, real-world bankruptcy discussions ever streamed for HOAs and condos. If you are a manager, board member, homeowner, or attorney, this deep dive will dramatically improve your understanding of how bankruptcy truly works in community associations.
To qualify for CAMICB CEUs, please follow the on-screen instructions provided during the video. In order for us to submit your participation to CAMICB for CEU approval, those instructions must be followed. The instructions will appear after during the first 10 minutes of the program.
Non-CEU YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/q8w39unoeqI (Available Now)
PodCast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565449/episodes/18738781 (Available Now)
CEU Video (Available All Day March 17, 2026): CEU REGISTER
Mar 18, 2026 10:40 AM EDT
Collections Without Chaos – Legal, Ethical & Strategic Steps (CEU)
Collecting assessments isn’t optional — it’s a fiduciary duty. But doing it incorrectly can create selective enforcement claims, Fair Debt Collection violations, board liability, and unnecessary community conflict.
In this practical livestream, we walk managers and board members through the real-world process of HOA collections — from first notice at 15 days delinquent to liens, lawsuits, foreclosure, receivership, and money judgments. We’ll cover when late fees can legally be imposed, how payment plans should be handled, what “shall” vs. “may” means in your documents, and how to avoid inconsistent treatment that can expose the association to risk.
We’ll also discuss compassion vs. consistency, confidentiality concerns, bankruptcy complications, judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure, and the importance of having a written, measurable collections policy.
If your board wants to protect cash flow, reduce legal exposure, and enforce governing documents the right way — this conversation is essential.
New Windsor, NY
In-Person: Mar 19, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
IN-PERSON REVERSE EXPO & LUNCHEON
Homewood Suites
180 Breunig Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
No charge and limited to and for CAI and non-CAI board members, managers and community association volunteers and participating industry leaders.
Management Companies and Board Members “Sit Back” and Relax While Industry Leaders Come to You!
AGENDA:
9:00 – 12:00 PM: Reverse Expo
Each management company and association get their own private table.
12:00 – 1:30 PM: Luncheon
Prizes • Giveaways • Network MGRs & BODs
Greenwood, SC
Mar 24, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Rules, Enforcement & Fairness • Q&A
Struggling with enforcement, fines schedules, transparency, and perception of bias
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
670 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 1059
- 10:45 AM: Networking
- 11:30 AM: Lunch
- 12:30 PM: Door Prizes
No charge and limited to and for CAI and non-CAI board members, managers and community association volunteers and participating industry leaders.
Mar 25, 2026 10:40 AM EDT
RFPs That Protect – How to Structure a Procurement Process
RFPs That Protect – How to Structure a Procurement Process That Reduces Risk and Delivers Results
Every major HOA or condo project begins long before the first contract is signed.
It begins with the RFP.
And when the RFP is vague, incomplete, or rushed, the project almost always follows the same path — confusion, change orders, budget overruns, conflict, and liability exposure.
In this practical, step-by-step session, we break down how to build a properly structured Request for Proposal that protects the board, clarifies expectations, and dramatically improves project outcomes.
We’ll walk through:
- Why a clear Introduction and Background section sets the tone for serious bidders
- How to define Scope of Work so you avoid “we thought that was included” disputes
- The importance of Timeline transparency and realistic scheduling
- How to write Vendor Instructions that eliminate incomplete proposals
- Building Evaluation Criteria that withstand scrutiny
- Budget and pricing clarity — and how ambiguity invites overruns
- Contractual terms boards often forget to address in the RFP phase
- Why vendor qualifications and references should be structured — not casual
- The overlooked importance of support, maintenance, and long-term accountability
- What belongs in the appendices — and what doesn’t
We’ll also discuss how a well-constructed RFP helps defend board decisions if they are ever questioned by owners.
Because the success of your project doesn’t depend on choosing the “lowest bidder.”
It depends on asking the right questions before the bids ever come in.
If you manage or serve on a board, this is one of the most important governance skills you can develop.
Mar 26, 2026 10:40 AM EDT
Psychology of Cults & Dysfunctional Boards (CEU)
What do high-control groups and dysfunctional boards have in common
More than most people are comfortable admitting.
In this provocative but practical session, we explore the psychology behind groupthink, charismatic dominance, loyalty pressure, information control, and the subtle ways boards can drift from healthy governance into unhealthy dynamics.
We are not comparing community associations to cults.
We are examining the human behavior patterns that can quietly undermine good leadership.
We’ll discuss:
- How groupthink forms in volunteer leadership settings
- The danger of “strong personalities” dominating decision-making
- Why dissenting voices disappear — and why that’s risky
- How emotional loyalty can override fiduciary duty
- The warning signs that a board culture is becoming insular
- Practical strategies to restore balance, transparency, and accountability
Every board starts with good intentions.
But without structure, transparency, and psychological awareness, even well-meaning groups can drift into unhealthy patterns that damage trust, increase liability, and fracture communities.
If you serve on a board or manage one, this session will challenge your thinking and give you tools to build stronger, more resilient leadership teams.
TarryTown, NY
Apr 9, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Rules, Enforcement & Fairness • Q&A
Struggling with enforcement, fines schedules, transparency, and perception of bias
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
670 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 1059
- 12:00 PM: Networking
- 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:00 PM: Door Prizes
No charge and limited to and for CAI and non-CAI board members, managers and community association volunteers and participating industry leaders.