A Song for the Hard Times
This can be sung (preferably loudly and around others) to the tune of a similarly named song from “The Sound of Music”:
Meetings with quorum and minutes well-written
Board driven initiatives that leave members smitten
A nice balanced budget with enough for savings
These are a few of my favorite things
Enforcement of restrictions, impartial and for cause
Violation notices compliant with by-laws
Dwellings maintained and the value that brings
These are a few of my favorite things
Records retained in compliance with law
Amendments to CCR’s approved without flaw
Reserve studies for all of the streets and buildings
These are a few of my favorite things
When cold pipes break
When contract costs rise
When the members get mad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don’t feel so bad
Maintenance plans with periodic inspections
Architectural Guidelines divided in sections
A homeowner hearing where nobody screams
These are a few of my favorite things
Swimming pools with rules and obvious signage
Boards that know when not to try to self-manage
Gates that can close without causing car dings
These are a few of my favorite things
Annual meeting notices with date, time and places
Clear owner ledgers to help win our cases
Abatement instead of long court proceedings
These are a few of my favorite things
When lawsuits strike
When premiums double
When directors are sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don’t feel so bad
Always remember the good things when there are bad times. Here’s to a 2024 with more of our favorite things!