North Carolina Association Fines

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Association fines – when, who, why, and how much?  Are you a board member or a property owner?  Have you been fined, or would you like to know more about why and how fines are applied? Knowledge is power when it comes to community associations. Listen to this episode to learn more about association fines.

Community Leaders Series – North Carolina Association Fines
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

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What is the Fair Debt Practices Act?  How does it impact communities and individuals?  Who should know about this?  What is the best way for associations to collect outstanding debts?  Listen and learn how the Fair Debt Collections Act affects you and your community.

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
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Legislative Trends

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What are the most significant legislative challenges currently facing homeowner associations?  How do these challenges impact the governance and operations of associations? How do you find out about these topics?  Where do you begin to research?  Tune in and listen today to find out more on current legislative trends.

Navigating Legislative Trends in Community Associations
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Community Association Pools

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Pools - summertime fun or summertime headaches?  Pools can be the biggest joy or the biggest pain to deal with during the warmer months.  Would you like to hear some tips and tricks for having an easier pool season?  If your community has a pool, this podcast is for you! Tune in today!

Navigating Community Association Pools
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Architectural Requests

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Do the words, ‘Reserve Study’ make you nervous?  What is a Reserve Study?  Who needs one and why are they important?   Who can complete a Reserve Study and how much do they cost? If you have ever had questions about Reserve Studies, tune in today and find out the answers to these questions and more!

Community Leaders Series- Architectural Requests
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Reserve Studies

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Do the words, ‘Reserve Study’ make you nervous?  What is a Reserve Study?  Who needs one and why are they important?   Who can complete a Reserve Study and how much do they cost? If you have ever had questions about Reserve Studies, tune in today and find out the answers to these questions and more!

Community Leaders Series - Reserve Studies
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Insurance Purchasing

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Insurance questions have you feeling confused?  What type of policies should a HOA have?  What does a HOA need covered?  Where should you start?  Listen today to find out the answers to these questions and more!

Community Leaders Series – Insurance Purchasing
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Rule Enforcement

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Rules, Rules, Rules!  Don’t let the negativity of HOA rules get you down.  Find out how board members and homeowners can work together to make following the rules of your HOA pleasant and stress free.  Learn about some strategies to approach fellow homeowners.  Enoy this podcast to learn more!

Community Leaders Series – Rule Enforcement
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Reducing Legal Risk

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As a board member, what do you know about reducing legal risk?  When should a board or an individual member seek legal counsel?  As a board member, do you know what your scope of authority is?  When does appropriate, ‘doing my board member duty’ become inappropriate, unwise, ‘practicing law’?  These are all great questions that you can find out the answers to – tune in today!

Community Leaders Series - Reducing Legal Risk: When To Contact Legal Counsel
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Evaluating Monthly Financials

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Monthly financial reports – friend or foe?  Do the words balance sheet, income, profit and loss statement, change in fund balances, disbursements, and delinquencies make your head spin? Do you know what to look for on a financial statement? Do you know how often to review these statements?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, this podcast is for you! Listen to learn more.

Community Leaders - Guide To Evaluating Monthly Financials
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5 Things to Look for In a Contract

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Vendor contracts - are you prepared or not? What should a community look for when first contracting with a new vendor?  What should a community look for when renewing a vendor contract?  Is there common language used in contracts?  Who is the best person to seek advice from when starting a new endeavor in your community?  Listen to find out the answers to these questions and more.

Community Leaders Series - Five Things To Look For In A Contract
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Solar Panels

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Solar panels – to be or not to be?  As a resident wanting to install solar panels, do you know the guidelines and procedures of your community? As a board member, do you know and understand the guidelines of your association, and even your state?  Understanding the rules and processes of solar panels can be a daunting endeavor.  Listen today to find out how to navigate this area and help protect all parties that are involved.

Community Leaders Series - Solar Panels
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5 Ideas to Increase Property Value Under 10k

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What are some ways to increase homeowner satisfaction without breaking the HOA budget?  What small and subtle changes can have a high impact in a community? What are some changes that won’t break the bank?  How can a community best showcase its beauty to prospective home buyers? If you are interested in learning more about this topic or want answers to these questions, this podcast is for you.

Community Leaders - 5 Ideas To Increase Property Value
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Fair Housing

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How much do you and your Board know about Fair Housing Act issues involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation? How do you approach these issues?  And more importantly, how do you overcome these issues?  What steps can be taken to protect the HOA Board members and community members alike?  Listen to find out the answers to these questions and more.

Community Leaders Series - Fair Housing
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Collections

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Collections – a very important topic for Homeowners’ Associations.  Collections - a topic that can be tricky when dealing with neighbors and friends.  What is the correct process?  How do you avoid uncomfortable situations and possible lawsuits?  Listen today to find out more about the correct way to handle collections in your Homeowners Association.

Community Leaders Series - Collections
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Dealing with Difficult Homeowners

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Calling all homeowners, board members, and community managers!  Have you ever had to deal with an angry homeowner?  Have you ever had to diffuse a situation or ‘talk someone down’?  What are the important things to remember in these situations?  Listen today to find out the best way to handle a frustrated or angry person.

Community Leaders Series - Dealing With Difficult Homeowners
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Cyber Security

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Do community associations need cyber security or cyber security insurance?  What types of insurance are available and what types are needed?  Do you know who is held accountable if there is a cyber information breach?  What steps need to be taken and who needs to be called if there is such a breach?  Listen to find out the answer to these questions and more on cyber security.

Community Leaders- Cyber Security
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