Donna DiMaggio Berger

Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger

Society EN ↓ 129 episodes

Think you know what community association life is all about? Think again. Residents must obey the rules, directors must follow the law, and managers must keep it all running smoothly! Take It to the Board explores the reality of life in a condominium, cooperative or homeowners’ association, what’s really involved in serving on its board, and how to maintain that ever-so-delicate balance of being legally compliant and community spirited. Leading community association attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger acknowledges the balancing act without losing her sense of humor as she talks with a variety of as...

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Nuisance or Necessary: Solving the "Pet" Problem with JoAnn Nesta Burnett 07.07.2021 41:22

Send us Fan Mail Although intended to empower people with physical or emotional disabilities, service animals can create quite the conundrum for no-pet and pet restricted communities. If your board is struggling to provide reasonable accommodations for all community members – those with disabilities requiring service/support animals and those with animal phobias or allergies – and balance these co...

Fiscal Finesse with Nicole Johnson-Pendergrass, Director of Operations, Hafer, LLC 15.06.2021 39:39

Send us Fan Mail Is your community association’s operating budget realistic and appropriate? Do you have properly funded reserves? Ever wonder if all those budget footnotes are really important? Are you sure that your association's incidental revenue – laundry, rental units, transfer fees, etc. – doesn't jeopardize its non-profit status? If you’re looking for clarity on these questions a...

Royal Service with James Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Castle Group 01.06.2021 50:59

Send us Fan Mail In our inaugural episode, Donna and James explore the guiding principles that define his approach to serving the community association industry. The duo also discuss keys to success for board members and managers alike, touch on trends in property management, weigh in on self vs. professionally managed models, advocate for transparency between management companies and community as...

Introducing Take It To The Board 14.05.2021 3:52

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