The Western Florida Cooperator, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Law & Legislation

2016 November Feds Go After Foreign Luxury Condo Buyers What the New Regulations Mean for Boards

Funding Your Reserves Banking Against Surprises

Q&A

2016 December Current Issue

Management

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

Multifamily residential buildings provide both privacy and community. Privacy, because a recluse in New York City can ha…

Management

Storm Maintenance and Cleanup

2015 December

Storm Maintenance and Cleanup

Rain, Storms, and Surf…Oh My!

Pets or Pests?

2015 February

Pets or Pests?

Dealing With Companion Animals

Staying Competitive in Management

2015 January

Staying Competitive in Management

It's Tough Out There

Educational Resources for Managers

2015 January

Educational Resources for Managers

Getting Smart in Western & Central Florida

Finance

Dealing With Code Violations

Better Safe Than Sorry

Those of us without engineering degrees tend to take the buildings in which we live and work for granted. We simply ass…

Finance

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar

2015 July

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar

Capital Budgeting is Essential

In The Black

2015 July

In The Black

Explaining Common Co-op/Condo Budget Terminology

Money Talks

2015 July

Money Talks

Communicating About Co-op/Condo Finances

Financial Firestorms

2014 July

Financial Firestorms

Surviving Fraud & Neglect

On The Board

Lead Paint and Other Toxins

Minimizing Indoor Hazards

Whether you make your home in the heart of a city or in a sprawling suburb, there are certain dangers that have nothing …

Q&A: What Are the Ramifications of a Management Takeover?

2016 October

Q&A: What Are the Ramifications of a Management Takeover?

Q&A: What Are the Ramifications of a Management Takeover?

Living the High Life

2016 October

Living the High Life

Amenities All the Rage in Florida

In-Unit and Robotic Parking

2016 October

In-Unit and Robotic Parking

The 21st Century Garage

Pet Policies in Boards and Associations

2016 October

Pet Policies in Boards and Associations

From No Pets to Petopia

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Olivia Pope, the main character on ABC’s Scandal, is a professional fixer. If you have a problem—any problem—she can fi…

Secrets of Successful Managers

2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Managing Amenities

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Who’s In Charge of What?

Changing Managers or Firms?

2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful?

It only takes a few minutes of a web search to uncover the traits that make a successful person or business owner. For e…

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records

Maintenance

Wood-Destroying Pests

How to Protect Your Property

Whether interior or exterior, well-built, properly-maintained woodwork can last for centuries but if wood-boring pests l…

Holiday Tipping Etiquette

2016 November

Holiday Tipping Etiquette

Who Gets How Much?

Updating Your Building’s Systems

2016 November

Updating Your Building’s Systems

Which Options Are Right for Your Co-op, Condo or HOA?

Vetting Your Professionals

2015 November

Vetting Your Professionals

Hiring the Best People for the Job

Securing Your Building Exteriors

2015 November

Securing Your Building Exteriors

Keeping the Outside Safe

A Clear View

What’s New in Window Trends and Technology?

Windows can dramatically change any space, from transforming a tiny kitchen into a front row seat to a glorious skyline …

From the Outside In

From the Outside In

Exterior Building Inspections in South Florida

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains, and Your Building's Water Supply

Of all the modern conveniences we take for granted, perhaps none is as profoundly basic —and indispensable—as indoor pl…

The Art of Picking Professionals

2014 November

The Art of Picking Professionals

To Choose or Not to Choose

Your Building's Anatomy

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Functioning

To Claim, or Not to Claim?

The Insurance Dilemma

Homesharing and Insurance

What Your Board Should Know

Insurance: A Must-Have or Couldn’t Hurt?

Making Smart Yet Affordable Coverage Decisions

Who's Responsible for Repairs?

August 2014, Vol 3, No 8

Identifying Insurance Options

One Size Does Not Fit All!

Design

Splish-Splash

Enhancing Your Community with Water Features

Design for All

The Functionality of Universal Design

The Florida Swimming Pool Association

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Administrators

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association

Leading Florida's Green Industry

The Insurance Information Institute

A One-Stop Resource for Florida Homeowners