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In this article, learn what you need to know about resale certificates in Virginia, from what they are and when they are needed to how they are used and costs. Learn more!

What is required for NYC condos, co-ops, and rental buildings to comply with Local Law 97? Read updates from FirstService Energy and the Department of Buildings (DOB).

Learn how to approach pet policies to ensure that they are respectful, safe and compliant with the law.

What are capital improvements and how do they keep your community relevant and maximize property values? Read our article to successfully manage capital improvements.

Serving on your HOA’s board of directors can be a very daunting task. You can always count on the meeting agenda to be loaded with items requiring decision and action. In between meetings, there is more association business that has to be taken care of. So what is the best way to stay on top of everything? This is where committees come in handy.

How do you resolve community conflict, avoid costly and time-intensive litigation and maintain a great resident experience? Use these three methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to keep the peace.

The results are in. We asked board members 10 questions on what it takes to have a great association. Download the full survey results report to see what they think about their roles, events, committees, volunteers and other hot topics.

In an ideal world, all parties in a homeowners’ association, community association, or other residential deed-restricted community would always agree and cooperate. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case – part of life is dealing with the conflicts and disputes that arise when working as a group. In most cases, people are able to resolve disputes in an amicable way through frank and honest conversations or compromise. But, there are times that a more formal process of handling the dispute is necessary for the group to come to a consensus. That is where mediation and arbitration come in.

Are you looking to increase your knowledge about your responsibilities to your community? Join FirstService Residential for a Virtual Board Certification Course.

While it’s always best that all parties in an HOA, community association, condo association or other deed-restricted community agree and cooperate, it’s a fact of life that conflicts or disputes may arise. In many cases, the parties can settle their differences amicably and directly through frank and open discussion or negotiation. In other instances you may need mediation or arbitration to find a resolution.

For many, homeownership is considered a major life achievement. In today's market it can take longer to achieve that goal and while working towards it, renting is a viable and practical option.

When living in a rental community, it's important to be courteous to those living around us. Keeping this in mind when hosting guests or using common areas will help you avoid neighbour disputes.

Why use a licensed general building contractor on your next multiple trade project? Well, for the first and foremost reason, it’s the law.

You may be unaware that you are opening up all of your emails to scrutiny. When using a personal or work email address to conduct association business, there is a potential liability involved.

Neighborhood Watch programs can provide significant benefits to communities – after all, they boost community awareness, communication and involvement, while reducing opportunities for neighborhood crimes to occur. But if you’re interested in getting started, there are many important factors to consider. Here’s an overview.

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California Event 3

A masterclass on 3 Tactics for Better Resident Communications.