However, this type of transparency is not always enough. A board also needs to consider its obligation to maintain governance continuity - years of experience and knowledge are at stake. Board members need to ensure that they are acting in a way that will set a standard for future board behavior. When a homeowner has an issue or concern within their community, you often hear comments like “I could do a better job than the current board is doing” and other similar statements. In actuality, it’s not that simple. Taking steps to mitigate homeowner revolts and wholesale board turnover is a must!
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Governing documents are written in legalese,
and certain phrases have special meanings
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Overlaps and exclusions in insurance coverage
may leave homeowners underinsured
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Delays in enforcing violations (i.e. noise,
smoking, pets) are due to a series of required disclosures and time periods
that vary by situation and government law
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Collections can be arduous, with their own
special set of regulations and court procedures
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Ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and
insurance obligations may diverge
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Leasing restrictions and regulations
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Technical aspects and government regulations
of various vendor professions
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Differing contractual terms and obligations
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Fair Housing and Americans with Disabilities
considerations
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Budgeting and capital reserve obligations
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Parliamentary procedures
Boards often have only a passing understanding of these
various frameworks, and the average homeowner may not know these even exist -
much less understand how they work separately or together!
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Set the example and tone of future Boards by taking time
to educate today!
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