There are over 350,000 homeowner associations in the United States! That equates to roughly 40 million households, or more than 50% of owner-occupied households in America. HOAs are legal entities, and they offer members the protection, maintenance and preservation of their homes and property. However, these members also have a duty to follow the association’s […]

COVID-19 is highly contagious. The virus spreads when a person who is infected coughs or sneezes. It may also be possible for a person to contract COVID-19 by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. With so many residents touching the same elevator buttons, handles and more, it’s easy […]

Moving is always a stressful process, but COVID-19 has added some additional hurdles for properties and for residents.This is not the ideal time for a move, but people are still permitted to change homes during the pandemic.   Responsibilities of the condo or HOA Corporations and associations have a duty to maintain their property, and […]

Every HOA has a set of governing documents, which includes CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and other rules and regulations made by the community. HOA members understand that they are expected to maintain their homes and abide by the specific rules and guidelines, but it’s hard to follow every single rule all of the time.If a member […]

Most of us are not health professionals which is why we are all relying on directives and recommendations from health officials to help us safely navigate COVID-19. Condo corporations should be creating temporary guidelines, rules and procedures for their community based on the credible information they receive from city leaders, doctors and researchers. They have […]

The rules have changed for some American and Canadian condo corporations, at least temporarily, when it comes to e-voting and virtual meetings. Emergency orders have been made to help condos communicate virtually, and maintain some operations that need to be carried out by condo boards.     Ontario On April 24, 2020, the Government of […]

Condo and HOA board members have encountered some very new challenges since the COVID-19 outbreak. Large gatherings have been banned in most states and provinces, and people are being asked to stay home unless they’re going out for a bit of exercise, or to get essential items such as food or medication. While the social […]

While COVID-19 can make anyone sick, some populations are more vulnerable than others. Condos may have a small or very large group of people who require additional care or consistent protection from the coronavirus. Below is some helpful information to help you identify and care for homeowners who may be more at risk of becoming […]

When a dishwasher breaks, or a leak is discovered, condo corporations and HOAs usually have to figure out who should be responsible for making the repair. If the property is rented, then the landlord or owner is generally responsible for fixing the problem. If a resident has purchased the home, then they are likely responsible […]

It’s not business as usual for any condo community or HOA right now. Some homeowners have been temporarily laid off because of COVID-19. Wages have been drastically reduced for others. People are struggling to make ends meet. Managers and boards may be asking if they can defer or reduce monthly fees to help ease the […]

What’s the best way to reach hundreds of condo residents all at once? This is a question that many property managers and boards struggle with. Condo communities work best when there is a continuous exchange of information, but communicating with hundreds of people can be pretty challenging. Fortunately, there are some useful communication tools that […]

At its simplest, an HOA is a governing structure for a planned community. It takes care of certain items, in exchange for a fee, and maintains the atmosphere and value of the community.An HOA also creates CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules and regulations that homeowners need to abide by. Rules are different for every community, but some common rules address […]

Property managers have an endless list of responsibilities to take care of. From marketing their client’s property to working with board members to enforce rules, to scheduling maintenance repairs, a property manager doesn’t have much time to waste.There’s a lot of paperwork that comes with managing a condo or HOA association, which ironically, takes up […]

Do you have a system for communicating with your condo community? If not, you may want to take some time to create one. Communication standards are important in any workplace, and condo associations are no different. People who have never had to manage a condo don’t understand how challenging the role can be, and they […]

Condo Control Central is thrilled to announce that it has been named the 2020 winner of the Platinum Readers’ Choice Award for Technology & Communications. The award was presented to us by the Florida Community Association Journal (FLCAJ), a periodical supported by Florida Community Association Professionals (FCAP). Condo Control Central was 1 of 19 nominees […]