Association Alert

APRIL 4, 2023

What you need to know: Where the governing documents or the statute place the authority to interpret the governing documents with the board, the board’s interpretation will be binding unless unreasonable.

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Protech

APRIL 5, 2021

For many associations, creating and keeping accurate documentation has moved from “it’s on the list” to “it’s urgent.” How can you overcome the roadblocks to learning — and provide your users with accurate procedure documentation that is relevant, useful and efficient? . Make documentation relevant .

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HOA Strategies

MARCH 8, 2022

Ensuring you have met the legal requirements for the documents your community needs, and that those documents are as clear and straightforward as they can be is critical. Establishing a Record Retention Policy will also be important to help keep your documents on track and ensure that homeowners know what records they have access to.

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GrowthZone

AUGUST 21, 2018

Strategic plan / any planning document (e.g., vision document). The post The Documents to Include in an Association Board Manual appeared first on GrowthZone. Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used. Mission statement. A copy of the association’s by-laws. Association history one-pager. Emergency response plan.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 2, 2010

Do we really need another free online document-collaboration tool? Very possibly, yes — if it’s lightweight, easy for non-techies to use, designed specifically for reviewer annotation, and allows an unlimited number of users to give feedback on a document.( read more ).

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Effective Database

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

And of course, it needs to be documented ! But the reality is this: if the data is not entered consistently (i.e., all the time and always the same way), the data will be mostly useless. The process needs to be clear (who does it, when do they do it, how is it entered) and it needs to be done every time.

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Community Associations Network

AUGUST 26, 2020

The laws governing community associations have experienced so much change within the past three to four years alone that it may make your community’s governing documents unreliable, especially as they relate to homeowner rights and the functions of the board, officers, and management.

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Community Associations Network

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Health Care Practitioner Criteria for Emotional Support Dog Documentation. Health & Saf. Code §122318. New statutes and amendments effective January 1, 2022 Read the entire article………………………………

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Associations Now

MAY 2, 2019

” The post Family Physicians Group Mails Vaccination Documents to Members appeared first on Associations Now. . “In the U.S.,

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Your governing documents. Some documents only permit borrowing up to a certain dollar amount without membership approval. Other documents do not allow any borrowing without membership approval. Banks trying to save you money by using computer generated documents. Selecting the right bank.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 15, 2016

Making sure your four key governing documents are aligned will help you define the day-to-day operations and goals of your board. When was the last time you reviewed your governing documents to make sure they are aligned with one another and your mission? When there are inconsistencies, the higher document takes precedence.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Q: In your previous column from 2022, it clearly addresses which documents control in the example of when a sub-association’s documents are stricter than the master. Which documents prevail in the following situation? The master association declaration and bylaws both require a majority vote to amend those documents.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Therefore, it is up to your governing documents, usually found in the Bylaws and/or Articles, under the section titled, “Director,” to limit who can be on the Board. There are a variety of ways we’ve seen this stated in documents over the years. The law permits anyone to sit on the Board, whether a unit owner or not.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Public Relations Society of America’s document addresses ethical landmines around generative AI, from hiring to content creation. The document, developed by an AI-specific workgroup within PRSA’s volunteer Board of Ethics and Professional Standards, has been in the works for the past year, said PRSA Chair Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 21, 2021

Don’t miss the 8-question framework to document your user group. User groups can help you deliver a great customer experience. If you’re interested in starting one at your own company, you’re in the right place. The post User Groups: Why They Exist & How to Start Yours appeared first on Higher Logic.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Condominiums are primarily governed by Florida Statutes, the condominium’s governing documents (declaration, by-laws, articles of incorporation), and their rules and regulations. Generally, declarations supersede all other governing documents. Some governing documents may even require a vote by a super majority of unit owners.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When adopting these types of rules you must examine the association’s governing documents to determine if the time frames required for notice of the meeting exceed the requirements in the Florida Statutes. It is important that any restrictions be properly adopted and included in written regulations.

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Association Alert

AUGUST 24, 2023

If your association documents set forth a process by which something must be done (e.g. The HOA argues that the HOA documents give it the right to levy the assessment, but the “HOA spends little time refuting [the owner’s] argument that the Board … failed to actually levy an assessment.” 3d— (2023). assessments) FOLLOW IT.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2023

via e-mail) A: Section 720.306(8) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act states that members have the right to vote by proxy unless otherwise provided in the governing documents. The post HOA and Condo Proxy Procedures Differ first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 1, 2019

For 5 ways you can use your member profiles to share documents, letters of recommendation and more, take a look at these ways to use attachments in member profiles.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 27, 2023

Do m embers sometimes miss a meeting and want to catch up on the minutes , asking staff to send out relevant documents? Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management. Create communities.

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Associations Now

JULY 8, 2014

Lack of clarity and documentation is a common theme. “We found that divisions were unable to provide accurate and complete documentation to support the conference-related expenses reported to the OIG,” the report states [PDF]. million, as well as 33 events at nonboard facilities, costing $361,544.

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HOA Strategies

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The community is controlled by a series of documents that were created when the corporation was initially formed. These documents are collectively called the Governing Documents. Your community’s governing documents should specify the number of board seats available for your board.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

It might be time to revisit this crucial organizational document. Oftentimes, a Code of Ethics document will define the best practices within one’s field and offers a set of rules that all members must follow. Within the industry, the Code of Ethics document guides members, acting as a “watchdog” for the profession.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

We have questioned how this will affect the condominium documents and the unpaid assessments due on the unit. Q: I am on the board of directors of a condominium association, and one of the units in our association has both unpaid assessments and taxes.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 8, 2022

I still walk clients through this process today in creating renewal campaigns, answering questions about goals, audience(s), offer, message, tactics/platforms, resources, schedule and responsibilities, and metrics on the way to creating our campaign plan working document, because EVERY campaign is a working document.

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Associations Now

APRIL 29, 2014

The American Bar Association’s new mobile app puts a copy of a person’s advance directive, a legal document often needed in medical emergencies but not at hand in the moment, within arm’s reach. The post Bar Association Launches App To Help Keep Medical Documents Handy appeared first on Associations Now.'

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AMG

JANUARY 4, 2023

Review and Update Governing Documents As part of the HOA New Year’s resolutions, a board should consider reviewing and amending old documents. Doing so will allow these documents to reflect the times and environment today, as outdated documents can put associations in a bind.

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Ungrated

JULY 7, 2023

As seen with short-term vacation rentals , complaints about excessive noise, increased traffic, trash, and other governing document violations are likely to increase. What can community associations do when owners begin to monetize their underutilized or idle property assets via the sharing economy? Governing documents.

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Ungrated

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Community association boards and managers will likely see changes in lender questionnaires and requests from lenders for additional documentation, including: Insurance policies Budgets Financial reports Reserve studies and funding schedules Documentation regarding special assessments Documentation about litigation or alternative dispute resolution (..)

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Robert Skrob

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The post Your Monthly Member Calls Have Become Social Proof Documenting the Problems With Your Program appeared first on Membership and Subscription Growth. Some are generating hundreds of millions of dollars. And I’m able to provide a little bit of insight, Continued.

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Association Alert

MARCH 31, 2023

What you need to know: A Declaration can be amended to allow certain units to exit an association provided the governing documents and relevant statutes are followed, but obtaining an attorney opinion first will likely help you if the matter goes to court. YES, provided the law and governing documents are followed.

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Association Alert

AUGUST 29, 2023

The key to determining whether something is or is not potentially part of the budget is what is provided in the association documents. Hawthorn Hills Owners of Rochester, Inc. Issue: Did a project to install street lighting (where none previously existed) require a special assessment or could it be part of the annual budget?

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Ungrated

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For townhomes, condominiums, and cooperatives, especially older communities where space may be at a premium, boards should review their governing documents and available parking areas to evaluate potential locations for charging stations.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

” — Include a guide to finding important files, resources, and anything else that’s documented here in the binder. Other Documentation. There will probably come a time (or many) when you’re tasked with drafting up one document or another. Your program’s SMAR goals or KPIs.

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Colorado HOA Law

JULY 14, 2023

It is helpful to scrutinize records requests closely, as soon after receipt as feasible, in case they encompass documents that are not “records of the Association.” 317), the Board may decline to allow the requestor to inspect or copy that document. 317), the Board may decline to allow the requestor to inspect or copy that document.

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Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Florida Statute 720.304 was amended to allow the flying of two flags, regardless of any provision in the Association governing documents to the contrary, and to expand the list of flags allowed by statute. Patriot Day is September 11 th. But does it? Most laws are prospective, so they apply going forward from the date they become effective.

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