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Self Management -
Wouldn't we be better off if we self managed?
Self management can be a costly mistake for homeowner Associations. Volunteers often lack the experience to effectively take on the duties of Association management; collecting dues, paying bills, handling maintenance, record keeping, and rules enforcement.
A much more beneficial and sustainable situation is one in which service to the community does not diminish the volunteer's ability to enjoy living in their community. The best way to take pressure off your volunteer Board is to hire a professional to manage the day-to-day affairs of the association. Start by considering the four reasons why you might want to hire a manager:
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- Convenience ... More »
Finally there are the issues of Fairness and Risk in Association Management for Communities. Association management is a mandated function under most Association CC&Rs. Asking a single member to provide mandated services free of charge places an unequal burden on that member (fairness) while the cost of errors and omissions on the part of that volunteer are borne by all (risk). ... More ...» |
