Who’s running the show? Dolly Bay has a contracted management company and we employ a maintenance person, what exactly are we getting from this employee? Why is the management company allowing these conditions to exist? Its no wonder we have had pest issues in some of our buildings, these common rooms in our buildings have been in this condition for quite some time, Does this employee have no accountability …
Sealcoating provides a protective layer against external elements like rain, UV rays, sand, motor oil, and gasoline. Sealcoating is an effective way to maintain the appearance of your parking lot while reducing the long-term costs of asphalt maintenance.Do You See Any of These 5 Signs on Your Property? Surface color of asphalt is weathered and gray Stripes fading or wearing away Cracks and holes growing in size Visible signs …
Your air conditioner does two jobs: It cools down the air and it dehumidifies the air. If you live in a dry climate, you want the AC to dehumidify as little as possible because it uses extra energy and makes you spend more on lip balm and hand lotion. If you live in a humid climate, you really want it to do that second job as well as it …
The board has secured new hosting services for the association website and it is back online. The new site www.dollybay.com has minimal information and does not provide any resource for association records for owners. You gotta wonder why the board is against providing easy access to association records and information. Related Images:
Dolly Bay condominium Association is currently a defendant in a lawsuit. Count I: Injunctive Relief, Plaintiff’s costs and attorney’s fees Count II: Breach of Governing Documents, $15,694.55 + costs and attorneys’ fees Count III: Negligence, $15,694.55 + costs and attorneys’ fees This lawsuit was filed against the association on December 20, 2019, a summons was served on December 23, 2019 requesting written defenses to complaint be filed with the …
9/2/2020 Edit – The Tara elevator has finally passed re-inspection and is currently legal once again. Once again the management company has allowed an elevator license to lapse and fall into violation status, once a license fails to renew on time it subjects the association to potential late fees and liability. This happened in 2017 where all four elevators were in violation for nearly a year and a half …
The official Dolly Bay website www.dollybay.com is currently suspended from the webhost provider due to non payment. It would seem the board does not see value in having a website available to owners and others. Owners who desire to have this available and kept updated should contact the board to let them know. Related Images:
The Community Association Manager is responsible for the management and support of community associations (primarily HOAs & Condo Associations), including, but not limited to: daily operations, regular interaction with and support of Board of Directors members/homeowners/vendors, neighborhood meeting attendance, budget preparation, and overall community business management. A property/community association manager should be assisting your board of directors and association in virtually every aspect of its operation, whether you have an on-site manager, a portfolio manager or a part-time …
Associations lose hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlicensed and uncertified contractors every year. Associations should protect their property by avoiding unlicensed contractors. Source: Protecting the Association Against Unlicensed Contractors | Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog Related Images:
What qualities must you have to be a good hoa board member? Here, our experts reveal the top 10 traits of a HOA board member who serve their HOA well. 1. The willingness to dig in. You can’t run a condo or homeowners association well without digging into the details–and that takes hard work and commitment. “Board members have to take the time to review and understand their governing documents,” explains …
The main problem with a dictator is that they almost always end up getting the association into a lawsuit because of their arrogance. Sometimes an owner is wrong and just doesn’t want to do what their board decided but often times the problem is really how the board chooses to operate. Unfortunately, due to a lack of volunteers, many directors take on a number of positions and become more …
When you think of a gated community, what comes to mind? Probably things like safety, security, exclusivity, celebrities, expensive homes, and more. But what else lies beyond those gates? And is a home in one of these neighborhoods the right fit for you and your family? Let’s explore some of the pros and cons of gated communities to get a better idea of how things operate behind the wrought …
