Issue Three 2023
Features Community Management Showcase & Resource Directory The Importance of a Sustainable and Thriving Community Management Industry BY PAUL COLLINS, PCAM, CCAM, CAMEX Community Management Trends and the Implications for […]
Features Community Management Showcase & Resource Directory The Importance of a Sustainable and Thriving Community Management Industry BY PAUL COLLINS, PCAM, CCAM, CAMEX Community Management Trends and the Implications for […]
Features Professional Service Provider Showcase & Resource Directory Navigating Ethics with Association Vendors BY DANIEL C. HEATON, ESQ After the Storm: Handling Storm Damage to Property BY PETER PROWS Echo’s […]
Features Reflecting on 50 Years of Education, Advocacy & Connection Echo Roots: An Historic View BY ROLF CROCKER, AMS, CCAM, CAMEX Mental Health Challenges in a Post-COVID World BY MELISSA […]
Features Legal Showcase and Resource Directory Dealing with Disorders: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues in Homeowners Associations BY CRAIG L. COMBS Tough Decisions: When to Consider Terminating the HOA […]
Features Management Showcase & Resource Directory Tools of Engagement: Winning the Fight Against Homeowner Apathy BY JOHN CLIGNY, AMS, PCAM, CCAM-HR EMERITUS Funding for the Future: Why Financial Forecasting Is […]
Features Professional Service Provider Showcase & Resource Directory The Whole Picture: Fitting the Community’s Financial Statements Together David Levy, MBA, CPA The Entire Community Benefits When the Board Embraces Technology […]
Features: New Election Law Sandra L. Gottlieb, Esq, CCAL Balcony Inspections: What to Expect Andy Bradvica Untangling HOA’s Derek Mobraaten The Self-Managed Association: Thoughtful Project Preplanning Ensures Project Success John […]
Features: Includes Attorney and All things Legal – Professional Service Provider Directory Information about California laws that impact HOA governance and legal resources for HOA boards of directors When to […]
Features: Insurance Coverage Denied: Avoiding a Costly Insurance Denial | Charlotte Allen Better Budgeting: Tips to Avoid the Possible Traps | David Levy, CPA The Self-Managed Association: Look Ahead by […]
Features Community Management Showcase – Includes Community Association Management Directory Getting the Most from Your Management Relationship | Jeff Farnsworth CAME, CCAM-PM How to Find the Right HOA Management Company […]
In 2017, California HOAs will feel the impact of new California laws, federal laws, and court decisions.
read moreMold is a serious problem. These 8 strategies can help HOA boards to remedy the problem, help the affected owner, and protect the association from additional liability.
read moreWhen HOA members decide to remove their board of directors, the board has to participate in the process. This article explains the board’s responsibilities.
read more12 tips for evaluating your current HOA management company or for finding a new one.
read moreIf your association permits short-term rentals (e.g. Airbnb), clear guidelines will help your owners and protect the HOA.
read moreIf you live in an HOA or serve on the board, Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance (D&O) provides essential protection. But shoddy coverage or a late claim can jeopardize your […]
read moreFor decades, HOA Boards have communicated news and events to their members using a method developed by Johannes Gutenberg in 1439 – the hardcopy newsletter. Often delivered monthly to the […]
read moreCalifornia law provides owners with access to many HOA documents, including financial records. What are those documents, how quickly must they be provided, and what are the limitations?
read moreTips for non-Scroogey ways that HOAs can handle 3 common holiday problems: lights, theft, and parking.
read moreAirbnb has been a boon to owners looking for extra cash, but an occasional nightmare for HOAs. In San Francisco, the laws regulating Airbnb are growing more complex. What do […]
read moreWhat Does “Certified” Mean? A “certified common interest development manager” has a tested understanding of homeowner association laws and best practices, with special focus on the business and management skills […]
read moreMost people are already aware that the state of California is experiencing the worst drought in history, and our savvy followers also may know that this has significant implications on […]
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