What To Do If Water Catastrophe Strikes
We answer some of the more common questions L&J is asked when it comes to water damage insurance and pipe bursts.
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Disrupting the Invasion of Institutional Investors
The housing market in Georgia has been invaded by institutional investors. What can community associations do to disrupt the invasion?
Read MoreSuperhero or Supervillain?
Is your community’s declaration ready to save your financial reserves or is it fighting against your collection attempts?
Read MoreWinning Collections
Winning collections requires clear communication, staying alert, and commitment to a shared goal.
Read MoreA Succession Plan for Transitioning Boards
Did new members get elected to your association board? Having a comprehensive succession plan can make the transition in leadership smoother.
Read MoreMind Your Manners
Whether you are a professional management company or a self-managed community, here’s a quick refresher on annual meetings and collections.
Read MoreOpening Your Community Amenities in 2021
Can we safely open our amenities in 2021? This is the question on the mind of every community association director, manager and member.
Read MorePreparing for an Annual Meeting
L&J answers the common questions that arise when community associations are preparing for an annual meeting.
Read MoreA Community’s New Year’s “Resolution” Tool for Keeping It Civil
Many communities are creating a civility resolution to define an expectation of civility, decorum, and courtesy within their communities.
Read MoreAdding Value to your Community Through Governing Document Amendments
What amendments need to be changed or added to your community’s governing legal documents? L&J offers advice on adding value through documents in this article.
Read MoreWhat’s My Age Again?
L&J discusses how to keep community amenity use rules fair and effective while avoiding discrimination claims.
Read MoreHUD Updates Rules on Emotional Support Animals
We explain the new rules and regulations related to emotional support animals and how it could impact your community.
Read MoreComplying with ADA Guidelines
This article addresses what community associations need to know about complying with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
Read MoreThe Leasing Dilemma
How are associations dealing with leasing during hard economic times? We address the leasing dilemma in this article.
Read MoreThe Dreaded Books and Records Request
Understanding the scope of what members are entitled to see under an association’s bylaws and Georgia law can help books and records requests be handled smoothly.
Read MoreContracts: How to do it Right
This L&J article details the five elements community associations should include when creating a vendor contract.
Read MoreDirectors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance
All insurance policies are not created equally. We explain what you should know about Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance.
Read MoreElectronic Voting
This L&J article offers tips on how best to handle elections, including conducting annual elections separate from your annual meeting, either by electronic voting or mail-in ballot.
Read MoreKnow Your Rights in Regulating Solicitation in Your Community
Solicitation can be a nuisance to a community association. This article addresses the rights associations have when dealing with solicitors.
Read MoreHaving a Good Bullpen
Committees can take a lot of stress off of the board by providing support and effectively make the board’s job easier.
Read MoreGetting a Jump Start on Collections
With five simple steps, you can create a solid collection policy that will ensure you will have a firm handle on delinquencies in the upcoming year.
Read MoreHow Civility Resolutions Can Help Your Community
Many communities are creating civility resolutions to define an expectation and requirement of civility, decorum and courtesy.
Read MoreDrone Use In Community Associations
What is the best way to address drone use in community associations? We discuss the authority of managers and boards in this article.
Read MoreWe Have A Judgment – Now What
Understanding the post-judgment collection process and remedies can help an association set reasonable expectations and effectively plan for post-judgment collections.
Read MoreMake Your Annual Meeting A Success
In this article, L&J shares the top tips to make your in-person community association annual meeting a success!
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