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June 5, 2018 By Jill Kalter

Three Realities of Community Associations by Daniel Brannigan | May 29, 2018 | CAI, Community Associations, Membership | All community associations have three things in common: Membership is mandatory. Buying a home in a community association automatically makes you an … [Read more...]

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Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Board Meeting, Board Member, Common Ground, Community, Condominium, HOA, Homeowner Leaders, Members

What the Heck Are Robert’s Rules and Parliamentary Procedure?

June 16, 2017 By Jill Kalter

Have you heard of Robert's Rules (of Order) or parliamentary procedure when discussing your community association general meeting or a meeting of the Board? Some states do require meetings be guided by Robert's Rules, while others do not. Your community association may not need the guidance of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Agenda, Community Association, Condominiums, Cooperatives, HOA, Meeting, Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order

Food for Thought on Memorial Day

May 25, 2017 By Jill Kalter

Memorial Day is upon us. As we remember the more than 1million men and women who gave their lives in service of our country, many of us will partake in many traditions. We’ll fly the American flag; enjoy good company; bar-b-que; swim and listen to great music, among other traditions. But if you live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Celebration, Community Association, Condominium, HOA, Memorial Day

Successful Collaboration in Your Community Association

May 9, 2017 By Jill Kalter

Last week Community Associations Institute (CAI) held its Annual Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas #CAI2017. While I couldn’t attend in person I was happy to see an announcement come across my LinkedIn feed that a session on “Professionalism for the Industry” would be presented live on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Board Member, Business Partners, CAI, Community Associations, Condominiums, HOA, Homeowner's Association, resident, vendor

Know When to Hold ‘Em

May 2, 2017 By Jill Kalter

"Your Condo/HOA Tip of the Day" Do you know the conceal carry laws in your state? If you live in a Community Association the governing documents, upheld by the Board, may prohibit you from carrying a weapon into the common elements, i.e. the clubhouse or pool. Although the 2nd Amendment allows us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: CAM, Community Association, Concealed Carry, Condo, Florida, Guns, HOA, Permit, Second Amendment

Mediation and Your Community Association

April 17, 2017 By Jill Kalter

How is dispute resolution handled in your Condo or HOA? Some states have adopted mediation as the “go to” standard in community association (CA) disputes. For example, The State of Florida Homeowners Association Act requires presuit mediation before litigation.[i] Colorado’s Judicial Department … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Community Association Manager, Community Associations, Condominiums, Florida, HOA, Homeowner's Association, Mediator

Heart and Soul of a CAM

March 6, 2017 By Jill Kalter

When speaking about experiences living in a community association more often than not, there are war stories and complaints coming from all sides. But having recently attended a conference for Community Association Managers (CAM) I must admit I did not feel remotely close to a battlefield or to any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Board, CAM, CAMfireCon, Community Association Manager, Community Associations, Condominiums, Florida, HOA, real estate

Flag Code – Do You Know Yours?

February 6, 2017 By Jill Kalter

Here we go again… an HOA vs. a homeowner’s display of a flag. This past Friday a U.S. Marine veteran living in a community in Kentucky received a violation notice from his HOA’s Property Management Company. The Marine proudly flies the Marine Corps flag over his garage, as does one of his neighbors. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: American Flag, Board, Board of DIrectors, Community Associations, Flagpole, HOA, HOA disputes, Homeowner's Association, Military, Property Managment, real estate

For the Benefit of the Members

January 18, 2017 By Jill Kalter

Have you ever considered community association living similar to belonging to a club? And just like belonging to a club, for those who live in a community association, membership is required. Once you receive your copy of the rules and regulations and the invoice for the annual dues you are a member … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Board, Board of DIrectors, CAM, Community, Community Association Manager, HOA, Homeowner's Association, Members, Property Management, Toastmasters

Ho Ho Ho and This Year “Uh… No.”

November 28, 2016 By Jill Kalter

          Every December since I’ve moved in to my (HOA) community our Board of Directors along with the residents have held a holiday party in a common area within the community. Our community park has a lovely paved, well-lit path that leads into a long, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Attorney, Community Associations, Condominiums, Florida, HOA, holiday, Homeowner's Association, party

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