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HOA & condo boards are being hit from every direction right now: changing laws, rising insurance scrutiny, reserve pressure, construction problems, financing concerns, deferred maintenance, owner disputes, and new questions about how federal housing enforcement may affect emotional support animal accommodation claims. YouTube: https://youtu.be/GP3Kj_ynKMo On-Demand, One Hour, One CEU — Availab...

High-rise communities face a different level of risk, cost, complexity, and resident disruption when major building systems begin to age. This one-hour CEU webinar explores why reserve studies are only the starting point, how boards and managers should think about capital planning, and why elevators, facades, balconies, roofs, plumbing, parking structures, fire/life safety systems, maintenance his...

When the Board Turns on the Manager - How to Survive It’s more common than most admit—new board members come in and immediately want a change. Instead of a clean transition, some managers find themselves dealing with one or two board members who make their job difficult, unproductive, or even hostile. ———————————————- YouTube: https://youtu.be/bh54uxemLnk ———————————————- In this candid session, w...

Facial recognition is no longer a future issue for condos, HOAs, high-rises, and community associations — it is already here. YouTube: https://youtu.be/g-KmC6A2gTc CEU video will be available on Jun 30, 2026 12:00 AM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1688654602841957467  In this discussion, our panel looks at how facial recognition and AI-powered camera systems are being used for a...

Gated communities. Key fobs. Call boxes. On paper, it all sounds secure—but many associations are far more exposed than they realize. YouTube: https://youtu.be/kGaplSFlrCA CEUS: You must watch on our GoToWebinar system. Go to www. AssociationHelpNow.com. Join us for a practical discussion featuring Tom Landry (SEC Protects), a 25-year federal law enforcement veteran who retired from the United Sta...

A homeowners’ association manager plays a vital role in the day-to-day operation of a community. However, there are certain responsibilities that should remain with the board and should not be delegated to management. ---------------- YouTube:  https://youtu.be/-pitl_9YrP0 1 Hour CEU Video Available All Day - OnDemand 1h:  Jul 2, 2026 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/77977732032656070...

Every community association operates on policies and procedures—but many boards don’t realize which ones are essential until a problem occurs. In this livestream, our industry expert panel reviews 25 must-have policies and procedures that associations should strongly consider having in place. ———————————————————————— CEU On-Demand: Available all day on Jun 23, 2026 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar...

Join us for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Adam Clarkson, Esq., as we dig into the real-world legal challenges facing community associations today. This is not a panel—this is a focused, direct discussion designed to unpack how attorneys actually think when boards and managers are making tough calls. We’ll explore where legal risk truly begins (and where it’s often misunderstood), how b...

Insurance coverage is getting harder, more expensive, and more complicated for community associations — and small mistakes by boards or managers can create major problems. In this session, insurance professionals Greg Gerelli and Dawn Becker-Durnin discuss the issues that can delay, damage, or even kill insurance deals, including incomplete applications, poor documentation, deferred maintenance, c...

Parking garage and concrete problems rarely appear overnight — they usually start as small cracks, leaks, rust, water intrusion, worn sealants, or hidden deterioration that managers and boards may walk past for months or years. In this discussion, Scott Baryiewski of South Shore Construction and Tanner Oldenburger, PE, RS of Reserve Advisors explain the early warning signs managers should recogniz...

HOA Know-It-Alls — The Psychology of How to Handle Them Every community has one… the “know-it-all.” They’ve read one statute, watched a video, or used AI—and now they’re ready to challenge management, the board, and even legal counsel. Sometimes they’re right. Often they’re not. Either way, they can disrupt meetings, create confusion, and undermine confidence in leadership. In this session, we bre...

What do high-control groups and dysfunctional HOA boards have in common? —————— YouTube: https://youtu.be/cIZ_4cK9VRY —————— More than most people are comfortable admitting. In this provocative but practical session, we explore the psychology behind groupthink, dominant personalities, loyalty pressure, and information control—and how these dynamics quietly impact HOA and condo board decision-makin...

Every major HOA or condo project starts long before the contract is signed. ======= YouTube: https://youtu.be/PlAaUJTcYAU ======= It starts with the RFP—and when it’s done wrong, everything that follows can fall apart. In this practical, real-world session, we break down how to structure a Request for Proposal that protects your association, creates true “apples-to-apples” bidding, and reduces the...

AI is everywhere—but are community association boards and managers using it safely… or setting themselves up for lawsuits? ========================== YouTube Video Full LiveStream: https://youtu.be/3iRk4l4n56s ========================== In this eye-opening session, we break down the real-world risks of using AI in HOA and condo operations—from confidentiality breaches and copyright violations to i...

This interview was based on a recent LinkedIn post from Michelle Baldry. YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzXnCaRJ2sw In her post, Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS as Chair of the Foundation for Community Association Research’s Best Practices shared insights from a national reserve funding survey that highlighted a key issue: many communities aren’t underfunded due to lack of awareness, but because of how di...

HOA Collections Explained: Liens, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Payment Plans, and Board Collection Mistakes Collecting assessments is not optional for HOA and condo boards. It is a fiduciary duty. But when collections are handled inconsistently or without the right legal process, associations can create serious risk, including selective enforcement claims, Fair Debt Collection issues, confidentiality...

A routine HOA-area blast turned into a nightmare when huge rocks crashed into homes, damaged association property, and triggered major insurance, liability, and communication issues. In this livestream recording, we revisit one of the most shocking HOA incidents discussed this year and break down what happened next. Were the homes repaired? Who ended up paying? What did the insurance process look...

Special assessments are one of the toughest challenges HOA and condo boards face. In this practical livestream, our panel explains how boards and managers can communicate a special assessment without creating panic, avoid procedural mistakes that often lead to disputes or litigation, and evaluate when borrowing may be the better option. The discussion covers owner communication, governing document...

Artificial Intelligence is already inside community associations. ---- This video is not eligible for CEUs ---- YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/kRXYzKmLAzc Managers are using it to draft emails. Boards are asking it to interpret bylaws. Vendors are embedding it into software platforms. But here’s the real question:  Are we using AI wisely — or creating new liability without realizing it? In this l...

When an HOA or condominium association files bankruptcy, what actually happens? Can the board just declare bankruptcy? Do owners become personally responsible? Can a creditor force an HOA into bankruptcy? And can a bankruptcy judge really wipe out amenities—or even force massive special assessments? YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/q8w39unoeqI CEU Version: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/...

Have you ever had an owner say something like, “Send me another violation and you’ll regret it. I’ll come down there and deal with you myself”… and you’re left wondering: Is that just rude—or is it a threat? YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qpV8O5807do In this conversation, I sit down with community association attorneys, an insurance professional, an engineer, and an on-site manager of a 1,100+ home com...

Why do some building failures look simple… until you open a wall and find ten new problems? In this livestream, I sit down with an industry leader who specializes in the toughest maintenance and construction diagnostics facing HOAs today — from mysterious deck failures and chronic mold issues to roof leaks, flashing mistakes, siding cracks, skylight problems, paint delamination, incompatible coati...

Docks and dams age quietly, fail suddenly, and can become budget-wrecking fast if boards and managers don’t spot the warning signs early. This livestream breaks down the hidden structural, environmental, regulatory, and ownership liabilities that too often slip past reserve schedules and end up blindsiding associations with massive surprise costs. We’ll cover what should be evaluated, how to antic...

Docks and dams age quietly, fail suddenly, and can become budget-wrecking fast if boards and managers don’t spot the warning signs early. This livestream breaks down the hidden structural, environmental, regulatory, and ownership liabilities that too often slip past reserve schedules and end up blindsiding associations with massive surprise costs. We’ll cover what should be evaluated, how to antic...

Retaining walls rarely get attention until the ground shifts—literally. This session breaks down why these structures are among the most overlooked high-risk components in community associations and how hidden drainage issues, soil movement, and aging construction quietly set the stage for major failures. YouTube: https://youtu.be/gucX_IWBz6s We’ll cover what managers and boards must document, how...