by Daniel Brannigan | Mar 13, 2024 | Community Associations, Events
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?
by Guest Author | Mar 8, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations, Membership
March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, here’s how two women, Alexis Firehawk and Kate Bushey, both attorneys in community association law, are shaping the path ahead for CAI and the community association housing model; both bring their unique perspectives to the profession.
by Daniel Brannigan | Feb 29, 2024 | Community Associations
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.
by Hazel Siff | Feb 23, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations
Disaster recovery efforts can be complicated even without a challenging insurance market. Valencia on the Gulf, a condominium community nestled on the normally picturesque beach in Venice, Fla., was among the many neighborhoods that got hammered by Hurricane Ian. Under the leadership of its community manager, Valencia is well on its way to recovery.
by Guest Author | Feb 13, 2024 | CAMICB, Community Associations
The job of the community association manager is part financial management, urban planning, facilities maintenance, community development, volunteer management, and project management. Good managers also learn to master seven soft skills and knowledge.