Effective vendor management for community associations

Vendor management is an important aspect of community association board business. From selecting the right vendors, to maintaining those important relationships, find out how your board can be effective in vendor management.

Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your HOA board do to ensure effective communication?

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.

Pets are often a welcome addition to a community association, however they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you ensure all of your human and pet residents live in harmony? Sensible pet policies!

Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the association rules are being followed. Learn how your HOA board can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.

Creating an efficient budget for your HOA 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?

The holiday season is upon us, and nothing puts you in a festive 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.

Having an integrated plan is the key to proactively addressing your property's maintenance needs. Here are six things you need to do for an effective preventive maintenance plan.

As Minnesotans anticipate spending the winter months knee-deep in snow, it's likely that some residents in your homeowners association (HOA) are anticipating spending their winter in a warmer climate.

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.