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As a community association board member, you’re taking on an active role in your community. This covers all the general upkeep issues with gardening, cleaning and laundry room service and any ongoing “handyman” type projects. A board is bound by many legal mandates set forth in many places (such as state and and your own […]
Continue ReadingIndependence in the Reserve Study process means freedom from control or influence. Independence means the Reserve Study professional is able to provide their complete findings and recommendations without interference. Common problems with lack of independence are when management influences the size of Reserve contributions (trying to make their budget or financial oversight “look good”), when […]
Continue ReadingA strong committee structure can play a significant role in the success or failure of a community association. Information, ideas, opinions and reports contributed by committee members can be a major factor in the quality of decisions made by the Board of Directors and the subsequent direction the community association takes. It is through committee […]
Continue ReadingCongratulations, on your election to the city council! No, wait – it’s your association’s board of directors, isn’t it? Not such a stretch of the imagination to make the comparison. While the board’s structure is “technically” more corporate, the city council analogy is probably more realistic. Anyone who has ever been to a council meeting […]
Continue ReadingThe past decades have seen an explosion of community associations in the United States. It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans now live in homes that are part of a community association, and that four out of every five new housing starts will be part of a community association. It’s no wonder that many […]
Continue ReadingThe vast majority of cases before any court are argued and settled by using precedent. In other words, if some judge already made a ruling which supports a case then there is precedent to rule the same way. In some regard, this use of precedent also works with state laws. Case in point: Colorado House […]
Continue ReadingAs Part 1 dealt with the rights and responsibilities of homeowners, Part 2 will outline the Rights of Community Leaders and the Responsibilities of Community Leaders. This information comes from CAI’s (Community Association Institute) President’s Club. Sentry Management encourages the continuing education of both Board Members and Homeowners through on-going, positive communication. Many owners may […]
Continue ReadingWhile doing a little research for the next few articles, I found a blog that had a tremendous amount of information on it. One of the sections that I scanned had 317 entries from owners who felt their rights as an owner were violated by the Board. With so many entries under that heading, it […]
Continue ReadingAs with any large, experienced organization Sentry Management has developed policies and procedures to guide our employees and our business. Many of these policies and procedures were developed as a result of an incident that caused concern, consternation or even an issue of a large proportion that we felt could not be permitted to happen […]
Continue ReadingRules – Use Restrictions HOA, deeds, easements, CCR, easements and other restrictions can be placed on your property. Understanding that property rights are not always exclusively yours is crucial before purchase of a home. While in the home can be the castle, are likely to share the privilege, at least in part, with a variety […]
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