HOA & Community Association Blog

When Is It Time to Leave Your HOA Management Company? 7 Warning Signs Florida Boards Ignore

September 15, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

Is your Florida HOA management company falling short? Discover 7 warning signs that it may be time for a change and what your board can do next.

How to Switch HOA Management Companies in Florida: A Step-by-Step Board Guide

July 27, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

Thinking about changing your HOA management company? Learn the key steps Florida boards should take to plan a smooth transition, from reviewing your contract to selecting a new management partner.

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an HOA Management Company in Florida

July 8, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

Choosing an HOA management company is a major decision. Here are 10 questions every Florida HOA board should ask before signing a management contract.

CAM License Requirements in Florida: What Community Association Managers and Boards Need to Know

June 8, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

Who needs a CAM license in Florida? Learn the requirements for community association managers, how licensing works, and what HOA and condo boards should look for when evaluating manager credentials.

The Art of the Agenda: Strategic Planning for Maximum Meeting Efficiency

April 14, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

The humble meeting agenda—often treated as a mere formality—is actually the most powerful tool in your community management arsenal. After guiding countless board meetings over 26 years in the industry,…

Understanding Your Governing Documents: A Manager’s Guide to CC&Rs, Bylaws, and Rules

March 23, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

Governing documents form the legal foundation of every community association, yet many board members and residents don’t fully understand how these documents work together or how they affect daily community…

Emergency Preparedness for HOAs: Creating Response Plans That Actually Work

February 19, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

When emergency strikes, community associations with well-developed response plans minimize damage, protect residents, and recover more quickly than those relying on improvisation. Effective emergency preparedness goes beyond creating documents that…

Closed Meeting Best Practices: When to Go Private and How to Handle It

February 10, 2026 Leslie Alvarez

Closed meetings (also known as executive sessions) often generate suspicion and frustration among homeowners who wonder what their board discusses behind closed doors. However, when used properly, closed meetings protect…

Country Club vs. HOA: Understanding the Difference Is the First Step to Stronger Communities

December 24, 2025 Leslie Alvarez

A Thought Leadership Perspective on Purpose, Governance, and Expectations Leslie Alvarez, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM Why This Distinction Matters In many master-planned and amenity-rich communities, country clubs and homeowners associations…

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