In every new planned development it never fails, a homeowner without any notification to the board will take it upon themselves to renovate their property. They will add fountains, paved walkways, decorative driveways, sprinkler additions, electrical... 

It seems for every one out of ten associations, there is one director who had been sitting on the board for decades. Community lack-of-interest by the members is usually the cause of this natural phenomenon. Like wearing an old pair of shoes, the same... 

Agents, property managers and board of directors all have an ethical duty to withhold sensitive information regarding residents. If a mortgager or prospective buyer inquires information regarding a sale, the community documents, (should be passed on by... 

Within ten days of a written request, unit owners can inspect and photo copy community records during normal business hours. If the association has available a photocopier, then the member can have up to twenty-five copies made during the same inspection.... 

Except for attorney-client privilege, each board meeting should be open to all members for every class of community association. With respect to possible litigating matters and due to discussion or content, board meetings are held private, which are govern... 

There are many people who could not live without cable television, us included. If we had to choose between food and cable television, we choose the latter. Cable or satellite television is a must have next to the home computer. But sometimes, if living... 

Recreational facilities such as pool and clubhouse are always available to residents unless quarterly assessments are delinquent, amenities are closed for maintenance/repairs or the owner’s unit is currently being least. To avoid “dual-usage”, the...