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…

For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and cameras, however. It applies to all kinds of hazards within communities’ …

Residential co-op, condo, and HOA board members volunteer to help manage day-to-day life in their building or community, allocating their time to actively participate in decisions that affect the place they call home. They oversee crucial a…

Water is a necessity for living—but it’s also a potential hazard for all types of buildings, on both micro and macro levels. In the form of extreme weather, water can cause serious damage to building envelopes that can lead to leaks that sl…

As your roof ages, there will come a point past which repairs and general upkeep become too frequent and costly to be sustainable, and full replacement becomes the only viable option. When that time comes, it’s vital for boards, owners, and…

The course objective is to help board members and property managers understand the current financial position of an association.

Association lending can be a complex, confusing process. This informative presentation will explain the ins and outs of financing, demystify the process of securing funding for capital improvement projects, and answer the all-important ques…

Unless you're an insurance professional, fully understanding your HOA's general liability and property coverage can be a challenge. Be as that may, it's a crucial part of upholding your board's fiduciary duty, making sure your community is …

This course helps explain what insurance is, the relation between rates and claims, the newest legislative updates, and what the claims process looks like.