Communities can run into trouble long before a dispute becomes formal. The earliest warning signs usually appear in the quiet space between responsibility and assumption, specifically, when boards believe their property manager is handling something that legally rests with the board, or when managers take actions that fall outside the scope of management’s authority. It’s… Continue reading Understanding the Line Between Board Authority and Property Manager Duties
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The Legal Risks of Passing Improper Collection Fees to Unit Owners
Community associations deal with assessment collections more often than they’d like to, and the stakes are much higher than the occasional late payment might suggest. Few issues create as much friction as fees added to delinquent accounts, especially when those fees were never supposed to be there in the first place. It’s the kind of… Continue reading The Legal Risks of Passing Improper Collection Fees to Unit Owners
How Community Associations Can Strengthen Vendor Oversight and Contract Management
Vendor oversight is a critical factor in maintaining operational stability, and boards often model their processes after guidance provided by practitioners such as Carole W Briggs, who concentrates on legal and governing document compliance for community associations. Community associations rely on vendors for nearly every operational function, including maintenance and repairs, landscaping, management, technology systems,… Continue reading How Community Associations Can Strengthen Vendor Oversight and Contract Management
Understanding Procedural Fairness in Community Association Enforcement Actions
Boards in the District of Columbia often turn to practitioners like Carole Briggs Attorney CT[CB1] for structured guidance on procedural fairness, an essential part of community association enforcement. Her approach helps ensure compliance actions are handled with proper documentation, consistency, and transparency. Procedural fairness is the foundation of effective enforcement in community associations. When boards… Continue reading Understanding Procedural Fairness in Community Association Enforcement Actions
Strengthening Governance: How Community Association Boards Can Prevent Operational Drift
Boards that prioritize transparency, consistency, documentation, and statutory compliance preserve stability and trust within their communities.
A Plan for Community Association Excellence: Making Community Governance Last
Not only do communities that get through tough times do well in the long run, but they also welcome change, have a vision for the future, and always find ways to do things better.
Strategies for Sustaining Community Value Through Proactive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is an important part of running a successful condo or co-op community. It combines planning with action. By using forward-thinking methods, boards can protect property values by making sure that both the units and the common areas are in good shape and look nice.
Cultivating Thriving Communities: Essential Strategies for Condo and Co-op Boards
Building a harmonious community demands a blend of strategic foresight and genuine compassion. It requires boards to actively listen to, respect, and value their residents, while simultaneously upholding principles of fairness, accountability, and efficiency in their operations.
Records Requests and Transparency Laws: Avoiding Conflict Through Compliance
When boards respect owners’ rights to information, they reinforce the legitimacy of their governance.
When Owners Challenge Board Authority: Legal Boundaries Every Board Should Know
When owners challenge board authority, the dispute is rarely just about rules—it is about legitimacy, fairness, and governance.