As election season approaches, differences in opinion can escalate into conflicts, testing the harmony in community associations. Attorney Cang N. Le shares the steps that board members and managers can take to mitigate conflict and prioritize safety, while still respecting freedom of speech.
CAI Nevada boasts a large, long-standing, and active contingent of homeowners who give their time, expertise, and effort to both their local communities and the chapter. Communication, education, and proper training are all part of designing an effective and intuitive homeowner volunteer recipe.
Community associations need to tread carefully when it comes to security. Employing various security measures and creating a perception of security could make communities liable if a crime occurs. What should associations do to minimize liability?
Over the past year, most of the country has felt the effects of a hardened insurance market. Community associations are seeing fewer insurance options, experiencing more scrutiny regarding what insurance companies will write, and getting forced to find coverage more often in the surplus lines market. As community associations look at their insurance premiums and consider renewal, experts recommend seven steps for finding the best coverage.
Community associations must take seriously new mandatory filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, legal experts advise. Existing community associations must comply with the law’s reporting requirements by Jan. 1, 2025. New community associations have 30 days after incorporation to file. Information also must be updated following changes in governance such as the election of directors.
