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Amending Your Declaration - A Proactive Approach: A condominium is created by recording a Declaration with the county auditor/recorder. Declarations create the real property for each unit, provide the framework for condominium governance, and define the rights and responsibilities of the owners. Declarations therefore determine how many important relationships, issues, and disputes are managed. Over time, an association may wish to change its Declarations, often when confronted with situations . . . to read more of this article from Kevin Brit, Condominium Law Group click here.
Ask The Pro: Website: This segment of the Journal is typically dedicated to topics that address homeowner questions. This issue however, will address a question that has ben asked many times by various managers and management companies, so this one is for you. To read more of this article from Drew Regitz, Association Voice click here.
Board Meeting Administration: At first glance, it seems so obvious how a Board Meeting should be conducted. However, as a Board member, unusual circumstances can throw an entire board into a loop. Take the time to put some measures into place so there are no surprises. Realized that there are different types of Board meetings and . . . to read more of this article from Mark Lewis, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Community Archives CEO click here.
Change is Good
: There is a property of matter, universally displayed by which things and individuals remain at rest unless acted upon by some force that alters the course. We call this property of matter inertia. Inertia is evidenced in various ways: in the things we work with in our personal lives and in our homes and in . . to read more of this article from Linda Larsen, CIRMS, Brent Ward State Farm Insurance click here.
Deferred Maintenance - Procrastinators Beware!: Deferring the common area maintenance of an owners' association, though sometimes necessary, can have negative and lasting effects upon a community. Deferrals are occasionally a financial necessity. That is, if you don't have the cash on hand, certain expenditures must wait. Postponement of necessary maintenance projects may also . . . to read more of this article from an Association Times Staff Writer click here. | 
