2014 October
Focus on... Board Operations

Become a better board member, hone your management skills and earn continuing education credits by attending The South Florida Cooperator’s third annual Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo on December 11th at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County…

When electing board members to serve on behalf of your community, you expect them to be on their best behavior and to think of the needs of the building and the people who live there when making their decisions. Regardless of the type of c…

In a dense urban or sprawling suburban environment, people can still feel isolated. While high-rise residential buildings and suburban subdivisions put many people and families in very close proximity to one another, living side-by-side do…

Many if not most boards get along famously. There are boards that have had the same members for decades and run their communities without a hitch. “Ninety percent of boards run very, very well,” says James Donnelly, CEO and the presi…

The “Dream Team” label is often used to describe a perfect combination of highly-skilled people drawn together for a particular purpose. The 1992 U.S. mens' Olympic basketball team is probably the most famous example, but 'dream teams' hav…

Q I live in a "luxury" condominium with 177 units. I've been here for 15 years. Due a to lack of proper maintenance by our former management company and property manager, it would be safe to say that our once exquisite homes have been run…