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What Matters Most in Your Community Association?
The question, "What matters most in your association?" probably will be answered differently according to whether it's answered by a holder or perhaps a board member. The difference in focus is related right to one's a higher level involvement and comprehension of the operations of a residential association. Having said that, it seems obvious a thief should address the disparity; since owners represent the pool of candidates to the board, it behooves people to behave on this prior to later.
Oftentimes, board members who are around for years can dilute value of many years of knowledge and history by dismissing "new" ideas promulgated by owners at meetings or newly elected to the board, with all the age old phrase "We tried that before also it does not work properly." No one loves to be summarily dismissed because manner and sometimes things change; what failed before could be just the ticket these times. In this case, knowledge is history although not necessarily association policy.
On sleep issues of the coin, we've eager owners elected to a board with all the mission for change just about everything, without realizing that a lot of things are essentially set in stone. For instance, payment dates for assessments - it truly wouldn't work to abolish all output deadlines and additional fees although the economy is screaming for relief for those who've experienced job loss. Without its lifeblood of assessment income, the association just can't operate. In this case, lack of edcuation can result in conflict because of misguided intentions and efforts.
Who is at fault for rampant naivete? The board? The individual owners? this contact form ? Where can the finger be pointed? Likely it can be pointed in most direction mentioned plus more! The key is correction in the issue, the issue being the most essential element in any association- knowledge!
Everyone involved in an association posseses an obligation to complete his / her advisable to learn. Those "in charge" should be responsible to make available all the details and tools that will aid the uninformed being informed. This effort has to be ongoing, not just a flash within the pan effort once every few years. Much time and could be conserved if everyone involved has a basic working knowledge of how associations are required to operate. Basic knowledge may also reduce discord and misunderstandings between owners, the board, as well as the management company.
The professionals in the industry for example management companies, attorneys, and CPAs, really should make a concerted effort not to just answer the questions using the facts, but to explain in a manner that educates. Imagine a world where everyone in most community association clearly understood everything regarding rules, obligations, etc. - such a copacetic community we may have!
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