Q. I joined the board of my vacation condo because of serious concerns about how the board operates. Some members have quit the board, and others have moved out of the complex entirely due to what they have witnessed. It appears that thre…

The Cooperator Events South Florida Expo is an essential annual destination for board members and managers across Southern Florida. Returning to the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale on Thursday, December 11, this one-day e…

In shared interest communities like co-ops, condos, and HOAs, the promise of order and beauty is part of what residents in those communities buy when they purchase their units, even if it isn’t explicitly spelled out in the closing document…

Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Planning for the rainiest day ever, on the other hand, is significantly more daunting. Especially if during that day there…

Fostering a sense of community in multifamily buildings and HOAs is essential–not only for the health and happiness of residents, but also for the overall well–being of the property itself. As we navigate our fast–paced, post–pandemic world…

The proximity to neighbors that comes with living in a high-rise or townhome HOA can sometimes amplify situations that might seem less urgent in more spread-out communities. Along with things like noise and odors, residents’ behavior can al…

What is the role of a board president in a shared-interest community? Is he or she more like a CEO, an administrative custodian, or a figurehead? The answer could be a combination of all three in different measures, depending on the communi…

A deteriorating or poorly-maintained building façade can certainly be an eyesore—but if bricks, stucco, siding, or other materials are at risk of crumbling or falling off your property, curb appeal is the least of your worries. In addition …

Q. Our newly-elected board recently hired a new management company–a move the new board initiated with no input from the homeowners and no discussion. I have specifically requested information concerning our budget, and whether this new c…

Q. I missed my co-op/association’s annual meeting this year, so I emailed our board president to get a copy of the minutes. He told me the board doesn’t take minutes at annual meetings. Aren’t boards legally required to do so, and to make…