Happy New Year! As we mark new beginnings, it’s a great time to commit to things that matter most. It’s up to the manager to ensure the community is running as outlined in its governing documents, and then, up to the board to lead the community with sound decisions on its behalf. And yet, there… Read more »
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Hosting Successful Community Association Meetings
For years, I’ve heard complaints from colleagues about “never-ending” or dysfunctional board meetings, where everything gets discussed, but nothing gets decided. As I prepare for an upcoming annual meeting, I thought it might be useful to review here what makes a successful board meeting, annual meeting, and the difference between the two. Thanks to the… Read more »
The Unintended Consequences of Altering Common Property
Many years ago, while living in a new town home community in Old Bridge, two of my neighbors with homes on the edge of the community decided to improve the nearby common ground with shrubs and trees. While their actions came from a good place, helping to beautify the property, it was a violation of… Read more »
The Benefits and Burdens of Association Board Leadership
There are several reasons for a person to run for a community board position, and one is because he or she wants to improve their community through service. While it may seem like a simple job, being an active member of an association’s board can be a bit more complicated, especially if the community has issues that require… Read more »
