This year, Ungated published 50 posts on trends and topics important to community associations. Revisit the top five most read posts and look for more content relevant to community association leaders and residents in the new year.
Community associations need to closely monitor legal developments regarding the Corporate Transparency Act. As four U.S. district courts hear appeals related to the constitutionality and application of the act, any updates could further change requirements for community associations.
Community associations across the country are coming alive with festive lights and holiday decorations. As residents gather to celebrate the season, it also means an influx of cars, guests, noise, and packages. To ensure a cheerful and festive holiday season, communities should plan, adopt, and communicate reasonable guidelines.
For people across the world, winter holidays symbolize the turning of seasons, and with it, the bringing together of communities. For those living and working in community associations, the holiday season can present an opportunity to strengthen community ties. Small changes to your holiday newsletters and community decor can make a big difference to your residents.
In September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2159 into law, making electronic voting a possibility for California-based community associations. The new law marks just one of several recent developments for online elections in community associations, aiming to offer customizable ballots, real-time results, and secure processes.
