The Top Three Priorities for Condo Associations
Sometimes it seems that everything related to a Condo Association sucks. If you’re an Owner, the Association seems out to get you at every turn. If you’re a Board member, it feels like the building...
View ArticleCondo Association Safety and Security 101
Condo Association safety and security is one of the big three. As a Board, your job is to facilitate a safe and secure environment. The nuances of this are highly variable – your Condo’s location,...
View ArticleCondo Association Safety and Security 201
In the 101 edition of Condo Association Safety and Security, we covered the basics of how to ensure your Association is safe and secure. Today we’ll follow up on more advanced topics to help you have...
View ArticleCondo Association Security Plans
Condo Association security is a tough topic – as I’ve covered here and here. Although my Association is in a nice neighborhood, we’ve had our share of incidents, and each time it’s a bit jarring....
View ArticleConducting a Police Safety Walkthrough in a Condo Association
Part of ensuring a safe community includes having a good understanding your Association’s physical layout. A walkthrough is key to devising an effective security plan. There are a few ways you can...
View ArticleThe Three Key Relationships that Strengthen your Condo Association
There is a saying that you make your own luck. As anyone who has help run an Association knows, you will run into a lot of challenges. Some things – like the maintenance of major systems – are to be...
View ArticleEffective policies for Managing Emergency Situations in a Condo Association
I recently wrote about how important it is to protect the powers of the Condo Board. To ensure you run a transparent and open Condo Association, you must protect your Board powers. But the reality is...
View ArticleRobot Security Guards in Condo Associations
While much of Condo Association life is important – albeit sometimes dry with topics like Special Assessments, major projects and the like – it’s also fun to take a look at the future and what new...
View ArticleAugust 2016 Condo Association News Roundup
August may be the time when most people are on vacation, but it wasn’t a slow month in the Condo and HOA world. Hundred million dollar Condo Associations sinking into the ground, HOA Owners rallying...
View ArticleOverreaction in a Condo Association
One of my favorite sayings about Condo Associations is “the emotions are so high because the stakes are so low.” Now that’s not to say that serious things can’t happen. Sometimes you’re dealing with...
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