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Some owners are reluctant to volunteer to be a condominium board member because they’ve never done it before. That’s why we developed these six essential tips for new board members to help them get up-to-speed quickly. If you consider these points as you get down to condo business, you will be successful in your new role ─ one in which you really can make a difference.

Are Residents in Your Condo Corporation Getting the Message? Does your board know the secrets of effectively communicating with residents?

The board of a condominium corporation has many roles and responsibilities. This article highlights the importance of the duties the treasurer must fulfill on a volunteer condo board.

Learn how to amend your association bylaws, including the practical logistics required to do so.

Learn how to effectively manage HOA staff and manager changes.

Learn how to effectively manage HOA staff and manager changes.

Learn more about which Florida HOA laws passed in 2020, and how these new bills will affect your community.

Get the latest Florida phase 3 property management guidelines to ensure your association is compliant.

Condo rental restricts can include limits on short-term rentals, requirements for tenant approval, or caps on the number of units that can be rented at any given time. Learn more with our guide!

Knowing where your assessment money goes is essential to being a savvy association or co-op resident. In this article, we break down the main cost categories.

An HOA dispute occurs when a homeowner, board member, or third party disagrees with an association’s policies, decisions, or enforcement actions. Learn what you need to know in our guide.

Learn how to effectively manage HOA staff and manager changes.

Is your building prepared for Local Law 152 gas piping inspections? FirstService Residential recommends getting ahead of schedule to avoid unforeseen deficiencies and costly fines.

FirstService Residential has invested substantial resources to facilitate each of our managed properties with facade inspections and is here to help you navigate the many intricacies of FISP.

Is your preventative maintenance plan in need of a check-up? Read on to learn the 11 questions you should ask to assess your HOA’s maintenance health.

To help you avoid the most common board blunders, we’ve identified four mistakes and some practical ways to avoid them. By preventing blunders, you can help steer your board in the right direction, which can ultimately help improve your overall community.

Enforcing HOA policies is nobody’s cup of tea, but having good policy enforcement in place helps improve the resident experience and elevates your reputation. Follow these 4 principles for healthy policy enforcement:

Improved board meetings play a crucial role in building up your association’s reputation and relevance in the market, which ultimately helps improve property values. Learn the six principles for better board meetings.

Are you really getting the best returns on your reserve funds? Most board members aren’t sure. Learn six ways to improve your reserve fund returns.

What does it mean it mean to be an advocate, doer and visionary? Learn about the 3 essential board member roles.

Carefully evaluating the property manager is a critical component of board business and helps ensure a consistent level of service each and every day.

Robust automation software can help boards and building owners in New York City satisfy local law compliance deadlines and inspection cycles.

Ensuring the longevity and prosperity of your association requires strategic planning and responsible financial management. In this article, we will delve into the importance of raising HOA special assessments, the best methods for doing so, and the optimal timing for implementing changes.

HOA reserve funds in New Jersey are community savings accounts that serve as a cushion — protecting your association’s finances from the burden of necessary future expenditures. Learn everything you need to know in our guide.