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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. -
New Tennessee Law Impacts Reserve Studies
Tennessee condo boards need to know the impact of Senate Bill 863 and House Bill 750 on reserve studies. Learn more. -
Five FAQS about a master association
A master homeowners association is an entity that governs a community comprised of multiple sub-associations, such as condominiums, townhomes, or gated communities. -
What are CC&Rs?: The “Boss Doc" of Texas Associations
Find out what covenant restrictions mean for your association and get tips on how to communicate their importance to homeowners. -
5 Tips for a Smoother Transition to New Management
Ready for a change? Bringing on new management should be a seamless switch. Start by asking the right questions. -
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 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! -
Great Service: Does Your Community Association Management Team Have What It Takes?
The right support, personality and set of expectations from your community are critical for your management team to deliver exceptional results. Does yours have what it takes? -
Requirements for HOA board members: Becoming a board member
Homeowners' associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life within a community. One of the pivotal positions within an HOA is that of a board member. Serving on an HOA board comes with responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities to make a positive impact in the community. -
Guidelines for Getting Great Volunteers for Your Texas HOA or COA
What's the secret to getting great volunteers for your Texas HOA or COA committees? Follow these guidelines to attract residents who are eager to volunteer. -
5 ways board members can manage association meeting challenges
Resolving association meeting challenges is a crucial responsibility of your board. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise. -
5 ways board members can manage association meeting challenges
Resolving association meeting challenges is a crucial responsibility of your board. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise. -
Association meetings: 5 challenges and how to overcome them
Association meetings can present challenges. Learn how to handle 5 association meeting challenges as they arise. -
Association meetings: 5 challenges and how to overcome them
Association meetings can present challenges that can hinder the association's effectiveness. Learn how to handle 5 challenges as they arise. -
A closer look at HOA covenants
Homeowners Associations, or HOAs, have become a ubiquitous presence in communities across the United States. With their neatly manicured lawns, consistent architectural designs, and communal amenities, HOAs offer numerous advantages to residents. But what makes these communities tick, and how do they maintain their order? -
Estoppel Certificates: What is an estoppel certificate?
Community associations, such as condominiums and homeowner associations (HOAs), are governed by rules, regulations, and financial obligations. Ensuring transparency and accountability within these associations is paramount. Among the essential documents that facilitate this is the "estoppel certificate," a vital component of real estate transactions within community associations. -
What is property management for condo associations and HOAs?
Community property management is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the value of residential developments and homeowners' associations (HOAs). It involves the oversight and administration of shared spaces and resources within a community, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of its residents. -
Cultivating Success: Embracing our culture and values
Within community association management, our goal is to establish industry standards by promoting a culture of service, dedication, and integrity within our organization. At FirstService Residential, our associates embrace our company's values and standards, contributing to our continuous success. -
The ins and outs of homeowners insurance for condominiums
Owning a condominium is a unique homeownership experience, blending the comfort of a private residence with shared community spaces. As a condo owner, you may wonder about the intricacies of insurance coverage. -
Are homeowners association fees refundable?
Homeowners' Association (HOA) fees are a common aspect of community living, providing essential funds for maintaining shared spaces and amenities. However, questions often arise about the nature of these fees, particularly regarding their refundability. -
Effective HOA Communication Tools: Why the Right Technology Matters
Be honest: How good are your association’s HOA communication tools? Can residents and board members readily contact each other and your management company? Does your method of exchanging information ensure safety, privacy, and compliance with NJ HOA laws? -
Establishing effective HOA regulations
Homeownership comes with a myriad of benefits, but it also brings a set of responsibilities, particularly when you are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA). The board of directors for the association maintains the integrity and value of a community by establishing HOA regulations that protect resident’s investment as a homeowner.