Community E-ssentials

October 2006 Issue 59   VOLUME 5 ISSUE 10  
In This Issue
Should Community Associations Prohibit Rentals?
What is Ordinance and Law Coverage and Why Associations Need It
12 Tips for the New Board Member Following Transition
My Board Is Breaking the Law and Doesn't Even Know It . . . What Can I Do?
Survey Results Are In - Community E-ssentials Is A Great Resource!
Past Issues
Issue 58
September 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 9
Issue 57
August 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 8
Issue 56
July 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 7
Issue 55
June 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 6
Issue 54
May 1, 2006
Vol. 5 Issue 5

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October Survey

What's the most pressing problem facing your association?

Delinquent assessments

Covenant and Rule Violations

Outdated governing documents

Deferred maintenance/insufficient reserves

Complying with SB 100 & SB 89

Apathy of owners

Difficult and dissatisfied owners

Other

September Survey Results


Should there be a state agency funded by HOA management companies that oversees and regulates those who manage HOAs?

41% Yes
51% No 
  8% Not sure

If such an agency existed should it have the authority to prohibit a management company or individual manager from managing HOAs in the state?

48% Yes
37% No 
15% Don't Know
















 
Should Community Associations Prohibit Rentals?
Renters in HOAs have always been a topic that has generated considerable debate.  Off-site investors like and need them; on-site owners typically dislike renters and have nothing good to say about them.  This article discusses the legality of banning rentals all together, the process for doing so, recommended rules for dealing with renters and tips for dealing with the problem tenant.
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What is Ordinance and Law Coverage and Why Associations Need It
Disaster strikes!  Several of the buildings in your association are heavily damaged.  Will the association's insurance pay to demolish the undamaged portions of the buildings?  What if rebuilding the structures requires the association to install improvements such as a fire prevention sprinkler system or doors and hallways to accommodate disabled persons not contained in the original buildings, but now are required by law?  This article discusses why and how associations can properly insure for this kind of dilemma through Ordinance and Law Insurance.
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12 Tips for the New Board Member Following Transition
Transition from developer to owner control in a community association is one of the most critical phases in a community’s growth.  If conducted properly, it will give the association the independence it needs to mature into a capable governing body.  These practical tips will help newly elected board members deal with their responsibilities and “new” association.
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My Board Is Breaking the Law and Doesn't Even Know It . . . What Can I Do?
Frustrated homeowners often contact an HOA attorney wanting to know what they can do when their board is not responding to their concerns, particularly regarding non-compliance with the law or governing documents.  This article gives owners some practical advice on how to approach their board and lists a number of resources available to them. 
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Survey Results Are In - Community E-ssentials Is A Great Resource!
Recently we sent an email survey seeking feedback on our monthly electronic newsletter, Community E-ssentials. We received a 46% response to readership rate which is fantastic.  Thank you to those who participated.  In addition to the great response rate, we also learned 75% of respondents read all or most of the articles each month, 96% find the usefullness of information to be good or excellent, and 90% are satisfied with the length and content of the articles.  The feedback we received will be utilized as part of the overall updates we will be making to the newsletter.   Over the next several months look for changes to the design and format of the newsletter.  We will continue to provide you with informative and practical articles to help you operate and manage your assocation.


 
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