Effective vendor management for community associations

Vendor management is an important aspect of community association board business. From selecting the right vendors, to maintaining those important relationships, find out how your board can be effective in vendor management.

Communication is vital to engaging the community and building solid relationships. So, what should your community association board do to ensure effective communication?

Although there are mixed opinions about whether the CTA applies to condo and HOAs, FirstService Residential is proactively assisting board members serving condo and HOAs in understanding and navigating this act.

Pets are often a welcome addition to any community but they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you make sure your human and pet residents can all live together in harmony in your community association? Sensible pet policies!

Nobody wants to be responsible for the task of ensuring all the association rules are being followed. Learn how your community association board can enforce policies in a way that is fair, polite, and doesn't create conflict within the community.

Creating an efficient budget for your community association can be a challenge. Advanced preparation is critical to making your budget a valuable financial tool for the success of your community. So, what do you need to consider?

The holiday season is upon us, and nothing puts you in a festive spirit like pulling your holiday decorations out of storage. Many people derive a sense of community and comfort from seeing familiar decorations at the same time each year.

Cold weather will soon be upon us, so now is the time for your homeowner association (HOA) to make sure your maintenance program is on track. As brutal as Chicago winters can be, you certainly don't want to discover a leak in your roof during a heavy snowfall or have a boiler stop working during a record cold spell. Don't get caught in the cold!

As Illinois anticipates spending the winter months knee-deep in snow, it's likely that some residents in your community association are anticipating spending their winter in a warmer climate.

Burst heating pipes are an unwanted but common occurrence during colder weather. The damage caused by the endless supply of water can be significant. Learn how to avoid a big headache and prevent pipes from freezing.