How to Make Sure You Are Heard at Membership Meetings
All association members have a right to be heard at membership meetings by presenting, seconding, debating and voting on a motion. A motion is a proposal that our membership take action or a position on a specific topic or issue. To make a motion, wait until the previous person has finished speaking, then stand and […]
Does Winter Get You Down? It May be More than Just the Weather
Most of us rue the end of summer—sunny days, mild nights, vacations, the beach, ball games, picnics and so much more. Although fall and winter bring holidays, the warmth of a fireplace and football (actual and fantasy), for many people the winter months mark the return of seasonal depression. It’s known in medical circles as […]
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Fiduciary Know-How
The mere mention of fiduciary responsibility may scare some homeowners aware from board service, but it shouldn’t. Managing the association’s finances is one of the board’s most important duties, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Fiduciary duty means protecting assets, budgeting responsibly, planning for the future, investing wisely and observing laws and regulations that […]
Why Do We Have Rules?
Every association—including ours—has a few rules we all need to know about: For instance, where can we park, and where may our guests park? Are we allowed to park campers or trucks in our driveways? What are the limitations on the size and number of pets we may keep in our homes? Is there a […]
How Much Noise Do You Make?
Noise is an inevitable reality in condominium communities. Condominium dwellers live in such close proximity, it’s essential that we consider the effect noise will have on our neighbors when deciding on floor coverings, where to mount the flat-screen television or when to knock out a wall. We—you and your neighbors—all have a right to enjoy […]
How the Association Protects Your Money
Homeowners all over the country have read alarming news accounts of management companies and board members embezzling funds from community associations—the homeowners’ money. Our association follows a few hard-and-fast rules to protect your money. They include: We keep cash transactions to a minimum. When a cash transaction is absolutely necessary, we make sure that more […]
Solve Neighbor Disputes with Mediation
Bruised by a dispute with your neighbor? The occasional conflict is a natural byproduct of living very close to one another. It’s possible to get your disagreement resolved before it escalates and certainly before you end up in court. You should consider mediation—a process that can save you money and aggravation and lead to more […]
