1.29.2014

Outsourcing the Association Board

Lanny got me thinking about dysfunctional Associations.
What if these orphan associations had a 'special' designation and :
The Management Company (MC) was told to be more proactive in maintenance and landscaping and suggest improvements.
MC does monthly inspections.
MC enables tasks recommended by insurance risk assessment and UCO maintenance.
MC reads UCO Reporter for alerts
MC adopts care of private items like patio and furniture, flag and pole
MC manager runs budget and election meeting, keeps minutes
Association uses MC budget
Association uses UCO recommended insurance
Association hires law firm and makes them the Association agent, also has them update the bylaws
Association has rental laundry equipment and service
Association has preferred list of contractors and single pest control company (not the inside every month type)
Real estate - UCO could provide short list of steps for realtor to take burden from association, some realtors already have it down

Exceptions:
Association would need people to watch out for abuse
Signing up with 55+ Florida Commission on Human Relations still requires President letter (not MC)
Who keeps the set of emergency condo keys?

Perhaps if the Board's job was made easier more residents would step up their responsibility.
The above would add costs but less than a Court appointed Receiver.
Do any dysfunctional associations have an area committee that might help?

No doubt some associations have an MC that does almost everything, many DO NOT.

1 comment:

  1. I was hoping for more suggestions.
    eg Stop use of storage area, its just PITB, residents do not mark their items, ancient stuff left, and claims of stuff stolen. Clear everything out except communal useful equipment.

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