Insurance in community associations: Who covers what?
Community associations are typically required to maintain some level of insurance to protect the association, its members, and shared assets from the risk of financial loss. These requirements are shaped by governing documents, laws and regulations, lender requirements, and best practice. One of the most common — and consequential — questions in community associations is about how insurance responsibilities are divided. Who covers what?
Corporate Transparency Act: CAI continues fight, supports Supreme Court case
CAI filed an amicus brief this month supporting high court review of a case that seeks to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act. This is the latest move CAI has taken to protect community associations from a law it believes imposes burdensome and unnecessary requirements. Here’s what you need to know now.
Making amends: When to stop, yield, and update governing documents
Clear, well-crafted governing documents are the backbone of a thriving community association. These essential documents need to be regularly reviewed, evaluated, and strengthened to keep up with changing conditions, issues, and attitudes. Here’s how to know when to update them.
The Landings’ blueprint: Why a Georgia community developed its strategic plan
The Landings Association, a multigenerational haven for 9,000 residents on Skidaway Island, Ga., combines resort-style living with small town charm. After noticing significant demographic changes, the unique, large-scale, 50-year-old community near Savannah decided it was time to undertake a strategic plan. Here’s how.
Strong swimmers, future leaders: How one community solves for pool safety
The pools at Captain’s Cove in Greenbackville, Va., serve as far more than summertime retreat spots. They are vibrant gathering places that bring the community together. Thanks in part to a junior lifeguard program, the community has woven pool safety into the fabric of daily life.
Manager well-being: How to improve culture and drive success
What community managers do can seem thankless and like our goals are forever out of reach, but we can support well-being and find success. There are low-cost, high-impact steps we can take to improve culture, restore meaning, and improve community associations and management companies.
Emotional intelligence: Defining the future of community management
For years, community association management has focused on strengthening its foundation of technical skills. While those capabilities remain essential, they are no longer what differentiates excellence in community management. Emotional intelligence is.
Community transition: Turning a complicated process into a rewarding experience
When my wife and I moved into our community association, I was simply excited to be part of a new building. As I got to know my neighbors, attended board meetings, and saw how deeply people cared, I realized how meaningful it would be for me to help guide our community transition from developer control to homeowner-led governance.
Growing up HOA: How community shaped a life and a career
I moved into my first community association at age 11 in 1991. That transition — a new city, new school and a new neighborhood — could have been intimidating. Instead, it became the backdrop for some of my fondest childhood memories and ultimately shaped how I think about community today.
Women’s History Month: Power and poise
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Ungated profiles women in the community association industry who give their time, creativity, and expertise to mentor others, build relationships, protect investments, and enhance communities. These profiles reflect women’s significant influence and their impactful contributions to the common interest housing model. Meet Phyllis Swink and Carolyn Bonds.
