Community Management Blog
Blog Entries - 2026
What Your Board Should Know Before Hiring a Seasonal Contractor
Seasonal contractors handle some of the most visible work in your community. Landscaping, pool maintenance, snow removal and exterior repairs all shape how residents and visitors experience shared spaces. When that work falls short, complaints arrive quickly, and the damage lingers well beyond the contract period.
How to Handle Noise Complaints in Your Community Association
Noise complaints are one of the most common sources of conflict in community associations. When issues reach the board, how they are handled determines whether the situation gets resolved or gets worse.
Pool and Shared Amenity Checklist for Community Associations
Summer arrives faster than most boards expect. One week the pool is still covered and the clubhouse is quiet. A few weeks later, residents are asking when everything opens and whether the amenities are ready.
Boards that start preparing early open on schedule without scrambling. Boards that wait end up rushing to schedule vendors, resolve inspection issues and respond to complaints on opening weekend.
Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations for Community Association Boards
Fair housing obligations apply to every community association. The way your board handles requests, enforces rules and responds to residents carries real legal consequences.
Many boards operate with good intentions but limited understanding of what fair housing law actually requires. That gap creates risks. A denied request without proper process, an inconsistently enforced policy, or a delayed response can all result in complaints and liability.
How Community Associations Can Streamline Maintenance Requests
Does your board spend more time tracking down maintenance requests than resolving them? When residents submit issues through emails, phone calls, text messages, and hallway conversations, things get lost. Requests overlap; updates fall through the cracks, and residents lose confidence that anyone is listening.
Essential Volunteer Roles for Community Associations
Every community association depends on volunteers. They support the board, maintain shared spaces, and help residents stay connected. But when volunteer efforts lack structure, the same few people carry most of the weight. Tasks overlap, responsibilities blur and burnout follows.