by Guest Author | Apr 14, 2020 | Community Associations, COVID-19
Despite common areas and amenities being closed due to COVID-19, it’s still necessary for community associations to collect assessments to meet ongoing maintenance requirements and contractual obligations.
by Kiara Candelaria | Apr 9, 2020 | Community Associations, COVID-19
Failing to collect assessments may impair an association’s ability to pays its bills and provide essential services, but it’s important for boards to be flexible with homeowners who are facing financial hardship.
by Daniel Brannigan | Oct 23, 2019 | Community Associations
Just like for-profit businesses, association boards should work diligently to develop annual budgets that estimate revenue and expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. A properly drafted budget can help prevent reduced services, deteriorating property, or special assessments.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 21, 2019 | Community Associations
Community associations fall victim to theft and embezzlement too frequently. Board members should know the warning signs and institute preventive measures before the community is left with a difficult recovery.
by Rebecca Roche | Jul 24, 2019 | Community Associations
Between student loan debt, the high cost of living in large cities, and rising housing prices, buying homes has become less practical for young people. Crowdfunding could be the means to make owning a home a reality for millennials.