WHOOPS! - Slips and Falls (Why Homeowners Or Other People Sue) Associations have legal responsibilities under the governing documents and through common law to take reasonable steps to exercise reasonable care to protect against dangers of which the Association actually knew or should have known.
There are several common sense risk management strategies associations can take to minimize the chance of a personal injury claim by an owner or visitor. The process begins with a review of the governing documents to see what maintenance requirements are imposed on the association. The governing documents often specify the types of mandatory or optional insurance coverages. Click here to read more.
Times Are Tough - Should The Pool Go?
In today's economic state, associations are facing rising costs and reduced income due to delinquent assessments and foreclosures. Many boards are faced with decisions about reducing or even closing some community amenities. Before making any decisions, the board should consider what political and legal obstacles they face. Click here to read more.
5 Tips For Dealing With Agressive Residents
When people live together in communities, there are bound to be occasions when disagreements and conflicts arise. But what does a board (or manager) do when dealing with a resident who, as far as they are concerned, is always right and everyone else is always wrong? Without a doubt these individuals can be difficult to work with but this article provides some techniques to assist you in communication effectively with difficult people. Read the full story.
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