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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

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

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

No Need to Ignore the Elephant in the Room!

August 1, 2016 By Jill Kalter

Even at the earliest stage of conflict mediation offers an opportunity to resolve issues in dispute before filing a lawsuit. The simple approach to requesting mediation can come from your Attorney, on your own accord, from your Board, your neighbor or a vendor may request mediation to avoid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Board of DIrectors, Civil Mediator, Community Associations, Condominiums, gogladly, HOA, HOA disputes, Homeowner's Association, Jill Kalter, Mediator, Property Damage

CAM vs. Board: What is their Role?

July 11, 2016 By Jill Kalter

What is the role of your CAM (Community Association Manger) versus that of your Association Board? Ask any homeowner or Board Member what they think the role of the CAM is and undoubtedly based on how many people were asked you will get that number in different answers! If you live in a community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Board of DIrectors, CAM, Certified Mediator, Civil Mediator, Community Association Manager, Community Associations, Condominiums, DBPR, facilitator, Florida, HOA, Homeowner's Association, Mediation is affordable, Property Damage, Resolve Mediation

Mediation – and Your HOA

June 9, 2016 By Jill Kalter

Oftentimes when someone mentions mediation, divorce instantly comes to mind, not how it applies to your HOA. Some states have adopted mediation as the “go to” standard in HOA disputes prior to entering litigation. The State of Florida Homeowners Association Act requires presuit mediation before … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Certified Mediator, Community Associations, Condominiums, facilitator, HOA disputes, Homeowner disputes, Homeowner's Association, Jill Kalter, Mediation is affordable, Property Damage

Difficult Association Members and How to Deal With Them

April 14, 2016 By Jill Kalter

There’s always one… that one difficult neighbor. The person who always has an issue or complaint, whether it’s maintenance; your yard; or your music is too loud, the list is endless.  Crafty complainers will conjure up frivolous issues; cite Florida law even when they have no legal background! While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Community Associations, Florida, HOA, HOA disputes, Homeowner's Association, Jill Kalter, Mediator, Palm Beach County Mediator

Official HOA Records… May I See Them???

January 27, 2016 By Jill Kalter

There are many rules regarding your HOA records that I can share with you and write about over the course of many months. Let's focus on an association member’s, your request to view and copy those records. You may be surprised by what you learn! The following applies to both Condos and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mediation Tips and Resources Tagged With: Community Associations, condos, digital photography, documents, electronic photography, Florida, Florida Statutes, HOA, Homeowner's Association, Homeowner's Association Act, official records, records request

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