October 2023

It’s Okay to be Scared

It’s How We Respond that Defines Us By Damon Kress, Esq., McGovern Legal Services, LLC , Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC and Steve Morris, R.S., Morris Engineering, LLC

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dministering community associations is not for the faint of heart, and sometimes it can be downright scary. Because it involves peoples’ homes, the business of running a community association aggregates financial, operational, and interpersonal challenges that are generally not seen in other businesses. One can only imagine what it is like to be a new board member navigat ing those challenges for the first time. Below are three dif ferent perspectives of how a community association might address any one of those challenges on any given day. Management In the dynamic realm of property management, pro fessionals are no strangers to the occasional scares that

can rattle the industry. These challenges, ranging from unforeseen maintenance emergencies to shifting market dynamics, require property managers to exhibit resilience, adaptability, and a strategic approach to ensure the smooth operation of their managed properties. While it’s true that the landscape may present its share of scares, it is important to remember that these hurdles can also serve as opportunities for growth and innovation within the field. One prevalent scare that property managers often encounter is the ever-present specter of maintenance emer gencies. Burst pipes, faulty electrical systems, and sudden structural issues can strike at any moment, demanding immediate attention and quick decision-making. However, experienced property managers understand that pro

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“One can only imagine what it is like to be a new board member..."

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