The ABC’s of being a Great Board Member

April 8, 2010

Being on a Board of Directors of a community association can be very rewarding to yourself and to your association. Great Board members seem to have the following qualities and deportment. They seem to always be engaged, available and willing to listen to other ideas when tackling a problem.

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14 Common Complaints about Property Managers

April 8, 2010

Though most property managers are professional, hardworking, and sincere in their duties and responsibilities, some are not, and this small percentage of managers can give the property management business a bad name. Below are some of the most common complaints about property managers. I am sure some of you can come up with additional complaints as well.

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Florida Legislative Update – Spring 2010

April 1, 2010

Currently, HB 959 is winding its way through the Florida Legislature and is intended to reform some condominium law and provide associations some relief in other areas of their management and operations. The highlights of the bill contain the following information and is important enough for you to provide feedback and input to your local legislators.

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“What Do You Mean There is No Money, Where Did It All Go?”

April 1, 2010

Every day Board members and property managers are asked by unit owners why something hasn’t been fixed or why some improvement can’t be accomplished at this time. Increasingly, the answer is that the association doesn’t have the funds right now and that they have other priorities. The unit owner asks, “what do you mean there is no money, where did it all go?”

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10 Reasons for the “Disconnect” Between the Board and the Owners in Your Community Association

April 1, 2010

Having been managing various forms of real estate in Florida since 1972, I have often contemplated why there is a “disconnect” between a Board of Directors and their Unit Owners. To the Unit Owner, the Board does not understand what the unit owners want, need and have to endure. And with that, the Board will say, “It is right there in the documents, why don’t they read?”

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