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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.

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.

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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.

FirstService Residential, British Columbia’s leading property management company, announces the appointment of Jeff Faith as Director, Human Resources.

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.

High quality HOA board member training and valued vendor partnerships are things that set FirstService Residential Arizona apart from competitors . This October, HOA board members from all over the state will join us for our second annual Conference & Vendor expo. Keep reading for details about this unique event.

Each year the Arizona Legislative Action Committee (LAC) monitors a number of bills that could affect community associations across the state. This year, Governor Ducey passed House Bill 2411 stating that “it promotes transparency and participation for all residents in homeowners’ association governance.”

Have HOA budgets changed in 2020? Find out what 7 trends have shaped association budget planning this year.

Have HOA budgets changed in 2020? Find out what 7 trends have shaped association budget planning this year.

We’ve highlighted four common board blunders and included some practical tips for avoiding them. It’s important to identify these potential blunders early to save yourself and your board time and frustration.

Solving for these 5 common myths can help you improve your decision-making process and align as a board. Read on to learn more.

As a self-managed association, do you need a management partner? Before making that choice, ask these 6 questions.

How do you prevent conflict, avoid costly litigation and maintain a great resident experience in your community? Start by adopting these best practices for dispute resolution.

While maintenance, events, committees, and budget are all crucial aspects of managing a homeowners’ association, there's one even bigger challenge that board members face: HOA agreement and alignment. Read on to discover the secret to successful alignment among diverse individuals with distinct values.

Another budget season is here once again, and that means that the boards of homeowners associations are busy planning, analyzing—and grinding their teeth. We know that developing your HOA’s annual budget is not an easy task. However, with the guidance offered in the following nine steps, you’ll be able to get through the process more easily—and without needing to visit your dentist.

A big part of what sets your community apart is the amenities it offers. This goes beyond a pool, a fitness area or a place for a rooftop party – your amenities help create a lifestyle, and that’s the most important thing to residents and association members.

Whether you are addressing overnight guest parking, or approved flooring, the basic process for creating good policies and enforcing them successfully are the same. Consider these eight steps when establishing an HOA policy.

With several Arizona cities ranking high in WalletHub’s 2016 listing of most pet-friendly cities, it’s likely that your community allows residents to have pets. Still, your homeowners association (HOA) needs to have a clear policy to prevent residents’ furry family members from becoming a community problem. After all, it isn’t really Rover’s fault if issues arise. It’s up to his owners to clean up after him, to ensure that he remains well behaved and to follow the HOA rules.

These days, you can do almost anything online—buy groceries, look for a job or even find love. But what about voting on issues that affect your community?

Is your HOA ready for a crisis, or does your emergency plan need improvement? Download a complimentary guide, HOA Emergency Preparedness Guide: 8 Questions to Ask .