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HOA Finances: Six Tips for Preventing Embezzlement of Association Money
November 2009
A Florida condo association recently had $167,000 stolen from its bank account. The condominium's experience reinforces two truths about this economy: You can't afford to lose a penny of your association's money, and desperate people do dumb (and sometimes illegal) things. Here are six money-handling tips to ensure your association doesn't end up the victim of embezzlement. . . . keep reading
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HOA Facilities: When Common Areas Become Storage Areas
May 2009
Bikes. Golf clubs. Grills. Couches. Boxes, boxes, and more boxes. Those are just some of the things that can begin to accumulate in your common areas when owners consider common areas fair game for storing the things that don't fit into their units or assigned storage areas. Aside from the fact that your common areas can begin to look like junkyards, accumulating clutter can become a fire hazard. What's an association to do? . . . keep reading
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After Co-op Fire, County Proposes Water System Changes
March 2009
In response to a fatal co-op fire where firefighters struggled to douse a blaze due to failing water pressure, the Suffolk County Water Authority plans to create an incentive system to encourage private communities to upgrade their water systems. . . . keep reading
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A Sex Offender Has Moved Into Your HOA ... What Now?
March 2009
If you're like most homeowners, your first thought when you learn that a sex offender has moved into your community is: What can we do to get the offender to leave? Here's what you must know about your association's--and the offender's--rights. . . . keep reading
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Prepare Your Homeowners Association for an Emergency
February 2009
Flooding in the Pacific Northwest. An ice storm in the Northeast. Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf. Nobody expects disasters to hit their area, but it's plain that catastrophes can hit anywhere and everywhere. Here's how to help residents in your HOA prepare for the worst. . . . keep reading
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Best Practices for Working with Your Local Police
January 9, 2009
We recently spoke with several experts about how to build relationships with your local police department. This week's tip from a crime prevention consultant reminds us that sometimes to be a good leader you need to follow. . . . keep reading
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HOA Security: A Few Lights Can Save Big Money
November 2008
One sure way to waste money in today's economy is to be sued for not protecting your residents because of inadequate lighting. Here's what you must know about the importance of lighting and the legal ramifications of ignoring potential lighting problems in your community. . . . keep reading
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6 Dos and Don'ts to Improve Security in Your Homeowner Association
July 2008
Managing safety in a homeowner association is a thankless job. If you do it well, few residents even notice. If you make a mistake, you could be vilified and even sued for endangering others. Here are six dos and don'ts that will help you ensure the safety of your HOA residents and keep yourself off their security radar screen. . . . keep reading
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How to Handle Troublesome Neighbors in Your HOA
July 2008
Though it sounds outlandish, homeowner associations really do run into owners who conduct illegal activity, such as drug dealing and escort services, from their units. HOAs also run into legal activity that's arguably legal but nonetheless a nuisance. The best way to avoid a similar fate in your homeowners association is to be vigilant and address problems immediately. Here are red flags that you might have objectionable or illegal activity taking place in your HOA, along with advice for curbing the behavior. . . . keep reading
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