AssociationChat

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Considering it’s typically negative connotation, disruption is not the first word that comes to mind when I think of making change. Innovation, revolution, restructuring or even transformation maybe – but never disruption. It wasn’t until I came across a 1995 article from the Harvard Business Review describing the theory of disruptive innovation that I began to understand the allure of the phrase.

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MemberClicks

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

As more and more virtual events take place, event planners are learning the differences between creating online and in-person experiences. And the thing is, they’re all having the same observations. We’ve heard similar feedback from planners at associations, association management companies, and chambers of commerce. And they’re all things we noticed when planning MC Thrive , too!

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

My favorite ice cream brand is not as good as it once was. The vanilla bean specks, once plentiful, are barely noticeable. The half-gallon size is quite a bit shy of a half-gallon. This year I noticed a slight change in the flavor. The ingredients now list vegetable gum rather than just cream, sugar, and vanilla. This slow decline is probably inevitable, given the pressures on the business.

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Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Four years after being severely damaged by Hurricane Matthew, a condominium complex received the OK to reopen. Peck Plaza stands tall, despite being hit by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and then Hurricane Irma in 2017. It’s been a long four-year journey for the 100 or so owners of condominiums in the 29-story landmark property.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Various legal jurisdictions spell out clear guidelines on what amounts to trespass. In this case, trespass involves intruding in owners units (Condo Association) or homes/property (HOA) without their consent. Individuals responsible for this type of illegal intrusion are generally liable for a criminal offense that is punishable by law, though the punishments and legal definition often vary by state.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

A final decision by the Indiana Board of Tax Review that dismissed claims from three homeowners associations was partially reversed by the Indiana Tax Court in a Monday decision.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Thoughtfully planning and preparing for the annual HOA budget is not easy, but it is crucial to the day-to-day and long-term success of the community. Each year, the board is tasked with overseeing both the operating and reserve budgets and adjusting them accordingly to best meet the needs of the association.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Your clients and their owners probably think they understand the rights that so-called access easements convey. “It sounds pretty self-explanatory,” says David Wilson, who heads up the South Carolina community association department at the law firm Black, Slaughter & Black, P.A. But, as a North Carolina court recently found, an access easement isn’t limited solely to ingress and egress across a property — it’s possible, the court said, for an easement to be expanded based on other conduct.

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

What are policies and why do they exist? The purpose of policies is to set forth a process to be followed with respect to various issues. A policy, in most cases, is a safety net for associations to ensure everyone is being treated the same and the same processes are followed every time. If an association is accused of discrimination or non-uniform treatment of owners, the best defense is to have a written policy the association can point to and tell a judge, “We follow the steps set forth in th

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In these uncertain times it is not unusual for boards operating pet-restricted communities to receive even more emotional support animal (ESA) requests than usual. What is unusual is the emerging trend that some people requesting these ESAs are retracting their requests when confronted with a new law in Florida which criminalizes fraudulent requests.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In Cherry Home Association v. Keith Barker, et. al., the Leelanau County Circuit Court held that several lot owners violated residential use restrictions by engaging in extensive online short-term rentals. After holding one of the first zoom bench trials in the history of the Leelanau County, on August 26, 2020 the trial court determined that extensive short-term rentals did not constitute “residential use” as defined by the declaration and granted an injunction in favor of the homeowners associ

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

With politics and world events heating up, people have a lot to say and want to publish it out loud. If they live in a coop, condo, HOA or other community association, however, can a board restrict their free speech? John wants to put a “Black Lives Matter” sign on the lawn of his HOA home. Tim prefers an “All Lives Matter” sign. Sarah wants to put up a Trump Pence sign and Tara would prefer a Biden Harris sign or the above “Everybody Sucks” sign.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

A retired sheriff’s deputy didn’t see any problem with hanging a U.S. flag with a thin blue line outside his Lancaster County home to show his support for local police. Property management at Tree Tops retirement community told John Nakaji last week to take it down after two years.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

For fitness buffs and for people who simply need some exercise after being cooped up in their apartments for the past six months, the city has finally granted its long-awaited approval for the reopening of gyms in co-ops and condominiums.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Two colorful macaws and an African gray bird that have lived for more than a decade in the outdoor courtyard at Duval Square, just outside New York Pasta Garden restaurant, may be able to return.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

For those who live in a community with a homeowners association (also referred to in Virginia as a “property owners’ association” or a condominium association (an “Association”), you are no doubt familiar with assessments that go toward landscaping, parks, and pools, and declarations and bylaws that govern architectural changes to the exterior of the homes.

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2024 Association Survey Results Report For the 10th year, association professionals across the U.S. and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone’s annual survey. Read the 2024 survey results report to see how your association compares: Top Challenges Retention Rates Non-Renewal Reasons Automatic Renewals Reinstatement Strategies Member Engagement Changes & Strategies Why Members Join Non-Dues Revenue Sources Dues Increases, and more

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

On August 17, 2020, in Martis Camp Community Association v. County of Placer , __ Cal.App.5th __ (2020) (Case Nos. C087759 and C087778), the Third District Court of Appeal addressed several novel legal claims arising from the County of Placer’s partial abandonment of public easement rights in a road connecting two adjacent residential subdivisions near Lake Tahoe.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The Suwanee City Council recently approved an agreement with the Pierce Point subdivision homeowners association for access and trail maintenance to the Suwanee Creek Greenway. The section of greenway between Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Suwanee Elementary School is on land that belongs to the Pierce Point subdivision.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The City of Toronto has recently announced that the registration system for short-term rental operators or hosts will launch on September 10, 2020. Homeowners who rent their principal home or condo on a short-term basis (a period of less than 28 consecutive days) must register with the City by the end of year and renew annually.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Reserve studies are essential to ensuring the financial security of community associations. When conducted properly, they aid in preparing associations for large future repairs and create a timeline so that the membership will have the appropriate funds allocated for such repairs. But what exactly is a reserve study?

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

People sell their business for multiple reasons, retirement, burn-out, business or partner problems, or health reasons. Owners should prepare an exit plan when the business begins. An exit plan is a contingent plan for opportunities and challenges that present themselves. Selling a business can be an emotional roller coaster so it’s important to be prepared.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The City of Prior Lake recently sent notice of a proposed private street utility surcharge to city residents who live on private streets. The proposed $40 surcharge would be included in residents’ bi-monthly utility bill and be used to create a funding source to cover the cost of replacing a private street.

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Community Associations Network

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Q: Is it possible for an association to do away with a property management company and just self-manage?

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