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Effective communication for community engagement
Effective communication for community engagement
May 06, 2024
Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your community association board do to ensure effective communication?
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The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things boards members need to know
The Corporate Transparency Act: 6 things board members need to know
Apr 30, 2024
Although there are mixed opinions about whether the CTA applies to condo and HOAs, FirstService Residential is proactively assisting board members serving condo and HOAs in understanding and navigating this act.
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Sensible pet policies for community associations
Setting reasonable pet rules for your community association: What you need to know
Mar 13, 2024
Pets are often a welcome addition to any community but they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you make sure your human and pet residents can all live together in harmony in your community association? Sensible pet policies!
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Enforcing community association policies
Four Tips for successful community association policy enforcement
Feb 26, 2024
Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the association rules are being followed. Learn how your community association board can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.
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Community association budget planning
Creating community association budgets: What to consider
Dec 13, 2023
Creating an efficient budget for your community association can be a challenge. Advanced preparation is critical to making your budget a valuable financial tool for the success of your community. So, what do you need to consider?
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Community association holiday decor policies
Four ways to set decoration policies for your community association without being a grinch
Nov 20, 2023
The holiday season is upon us, and nothing puts you in a festive spirit like pulling your holiday decorations out of storage. Many people derive a sense of community and comfort from seeing familiar decorations at the same time each year.
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HOA preventive maintenance planning
How preventive maintenance can keep your HOA ready for all seasons
Nov 13, 2023
Cold weather will soon be upon us, so now is the time for your homeowner association (HOA) to make sure your maintenance program is on track. As brutal as Chicago winters can be, you certainly don't want to discover a leak in your roof during a heavy snowfall or have a boiler stop working during a record cold spell. Don't get caught in the cold!
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Active adults outside stretching, facing forward and smiling
Preventing issues in your community association when snowbirds fly the coop
Nov 08, 2023
As Illinois anticipates spending the winter months knee-deep in snow, it's likely that some residents in your community association are anticipating spending their winter in a warmer climate.
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Effects of cold weather on pipes
How to avoid the effects of cold weather on your pipes
Nov 03, 2023
Burst heating pipes are an unwanted but common occurrence during colder weather. The damage caused by the endless supply of water can be significant. Learn how to avoid a big headache and prevent pipes from freezing.
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Creating fair community association policies
Creating a new association policy? Ask these five questions first
Oct 23, 2023
Community association policies should be fair and easy for community members to follow. But how do you ensure that's the case? Ahead of introducing a new policy ask these five questions.