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The 2022 Florida Legislative Session And Why It’s Important For Community Associations
On January 11, state lawmakers will assemble for the annual 60-day legislative session. This session will cover a list of key issues and promises to be an active one for community associations for two particular reasons: the impact of the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside and the skyrocketing cost of property insurance. -
FAQ: The Impacts of the New York Prevailing Wage Law on Condominiums & Cooperatives
Beginning July 1, 2022, condominium and cooperative buildings in New York City must begin to pay building workers a prevailing wage or forfeit their eligibility for the Cooperative and Condominium Property Tax Abatement. -
Vendor Communication Best Practices: The Do’s and Don’ts
Open and effective communication among the board, management company and vendors is an important part of any community's operating budget and for improving residents' lifestyles. -
2022 Florida Legislative Session: Update on Key Bills
Learn about the main bills addressed this session that will impact Florida's community associations and those who live and work in them. -
2022 Special Session Update: New Laws Impacting Community Associations
At the Florida Legislature's special session, new laws impacting community associations support condo safety and insurance reform. Learn more. -
3 Cost Containment Strategies to Minimize Assessment Hikes
Your fiduciary responsibility is the most important commitment to fellow homeowners. Learn cost containment strategies that can save your association money. -
The Property Management Paradigm Shift: From Facility Caretaker to Strategic Building Partner
Increasingly complex building regulations, rising costs, and inflation have shifted the needs of boards and building owners in New York City. The most successful property managers employ teams of experts who can triage the most sensitive issues. -
Ask Our Experts: Strategic Budget Planning for New York City Condominiums & Cooperatives
FirstService Residential’s financial experts answered the most frequently asked questions about the current economic environment, potential impacts on building budget planning, reserve funds, and the role a property manager plays in the budget process. -
Ask the Expert: What Is Cyber Liability Insurance?
Communities are often targeted by cyber hackers because their databases house so much homeowner info. Learn more about cyber liability insurance straight from the expert. -
Conflict Resolution for Condo and HOA Community Association Board Members
Ideally, all parties in a homeowners or condo association agree, but In the real world, disagreements are a fact of life. Get tips on conflict resolution at your HOA or condo community from industry experts.ca -
Conflict Resolution for Condo and HOA Community Association Board Members
Ideally, all parties in a homeowners or condo association agree, but In the real world, disagreements are a fact of life. Get tips on conflict resolution at your HOA or condo community from industry experts. -
Conflict Resolution for Condo and HOA Community Association Board Members
Ideally, all parties in a homeowners or condo association agree, but In the real world, disagreements are a fact of life. Get tips on conflict resolution at your HOA or condo community from industry experts. -
2023 Florida Legislative Session: New Florida HOA Laws Impacting Community Associations
Following the 2023 Florida Legislative Session, there are new Florida condo laws and HOA laws that community associations need to know about. Learn more. -
Tennessee Law Impacts Condominium Reserve Study
Tennessee boards need to know the impact of Senate Bill 863 and House Bill 750 on their association's condominium reserve study. Learn more. -
Easy and Effective Community Rules Enforcement
Enforcing community rules can be challenging. But ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies can actually improve the resident experience. Get 6 top tips now! -
Easy and Effective Community Rules Enforcement
Enforcing community rules can be challenging. But ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies can actually improve the resident experience. Get 6 top tips now! -
Tips to Enforce Community Rules Easily and Effectively
Ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies or the community's rules can improve the resident experience. Check out our tips! -
Tips to enforce the rules of a community in Tennessee
Ensuring residents abide by a community’s policies or the community's rules can improve the resident experience. Check out our tips! -
HOA Lawyers: Why your community needs them
Managing an HOA involves dealing with a myriad of legal issues, from drafting and enforcing bylaws to resolving disputes and navigating complex real estate laws. This is where the expertise of HOA lawyers becomes indispensable. -
The Most Common Mistakes HOAs Make on Social Media Sites
Social media sites, such as Facebook and Nextdoor, are quickly becoming favorite mediums for information sharing amongst neighbors mainly due to their ease of use and mobile accessibility. However, it’s important for your board to establish how these sites will be administered. Here we’ve identified a few of the most common issues frequently made on homeowner-controlled social media sites and some suggestions on how you can keep things aboveboard.