A Few of Our Favorite Things

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A Few of Our Favorite Things

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!

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Great Expectations

Keeping Up the Standards of the Neighborhood:
There is little doubt that when a community buildout goes as planned, the recently top-coated streets, brand new paint and immaculate landscaping often present the picture of an “ideal” neighborhood.

Sustainable Improvements:

How Should an Association Handle “Green” Modifications?

We live in an age of uncertainty. Many fear for the condition of the country, the economy, and even the environment. These issues, and others, have resulted in increasing numbers of owners seeking to improve their residences in ways that will give them resilience in the face of rising challenges.

“A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush”

The Imperfect Art of Settling Association Disputes:

It is human nature to want our way. You don’t have to look further than a toddler throwing a tantrum in a grocery store to understand that we are hardwired to fight for what we want.