Background checks can protect your community, but the landscape is filled with legal and regulatory land mines. Beware what you scrutinize.
Background checks can be complex, precarious and occasionally contradictory. But many community associations conduct a variety of investigations when hiring employees, considering prospective tenants...
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The primary “governing documents” of an association are the declaration, articles of incorporation, and bylaws. When properly drafted, all three governing documents work together and have separate roles addressing different aspects of associations’ governances. Unfortunately, all too often documents are not drafted correctly, which results in...
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I have represented association boards for more than two decades and served on my own HOA board at one time so understanding the mechanics of a volunteer board comes easy at this point. Part of that understanding, however, is also an acknowledgement that boards often...
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Success Depends Upon Cooperation
Community association board members and managers are responsible for carrying out business that protects literally millions of dollars worth of real estate. Daily problems arise that range in magnitude and importance, but all require sound business judgment to resolve....
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