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The question, "What matters most within your association?" will in all probability be answered differently depending on whether it be answered by the owner or possibly a board member. The difference in focus is related straight away to one's level of involvement and knowledge of the operations of an residential association. Having said that, it appears obvious a thief has to address the disparity; since owners represent the pool of candidates for your board, it behooves us all to act about this before later.
Oftentimes, board members who have been around for years can dilute the need for many years of knowledge and history by dismissing "new" ideas promulgated by owners at meetings or newly elected for the board, with the age old phrase "We tried that before and it doesn't work." No one likes to be summarily dismissed in that manner and often things change; what didn't work before might be the ticket on this occasion. In this case, knowledge is history and not necessarily association policy.
On sleep issues of the coin, we now have eager owners elected with a board with all the mission for change almost anything, without realizing that several things are essentially guaranteed. For Full Report , payment dates for assessments - it genuinely wouldn't work to abolish all due dates and extra fees although economy is screaming for relief for anyone who've experienced job loss. Without its lifeblood of assessment income, the association just cannot operate. In this case, lack of edcuation can lead to conflict as a result of misguided intentions and efforts.
Who is at fault for rampant naivete? The board? The individual owners? The management company? Where can the finger be pointed? Likely it can be pointed in every direction mentioned plus much more! The key is correction of the issue, the issue being the most essential aspect in any association- knowledge!
Everyone involved in an association comes with an obligation to accomplish their better to learn. Those "in charge" should assume responsibilty to make available every piece of information and tools that will serve the uninformed to become informed. This effort must be ongoing, not simply a flash inside pan effort once every number of years. Much time as well as may be conserved if everyone involved has a basic working familiarity with how associations have to operate. Basic knowledge will likely reduce discord and misunderstandings between owners, the board, along with the management company.
The professionals inside the industry including management companies, attorneys, and CPAs, really should produce a concerted effort to never just answer the questions while using facts, but to spell out in a manner that educates. Imagine a world where everyone in every community association clearly understood everything about their rules, obligations, etc. - what a copacetic community we'd have!
