Category: About Associations
Volunteers Deserve Protection Too – What Steps should the Association Take to Protect Board Members?
Community associations play a vital role in managing and maintaining common property, safeguarding the community’s financial investments, and fostering a strong sense of unity among homeowners. Their effectiveness, however, ...
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Experience Committees Create Joy and Functionality – Does Your Association Have One?
In recent years, a number of associations that we represent have created experience committees for their owners whose goal is to make living in the association more exciting and ...
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Did Fannie Mae Just Update its Condominium Lending Guidelines Again?
Maintaining mortgage eligibility is one of the most important aspects of protecting property values. If your condominium association wants to keep units eligible for Fannie Mae financing, which ...
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Are Reverse Mortgages a Hidden Risk for Your Association?
Reverse mortgages allow homeowners aged 62 and older to convert home equity into cash without monthly payments. While this can be a financial lifeline for seniors, it ...
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Winter Weather Reminders for Community Associations
As we deal with extreme winter weather, community association boards are dealing with challenges that come with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Proactive planning and effective communication are key ...
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What Happens If Your Annual Meeting Lacks Quorum?
Annual meetings are the cornerstone of association governance. They are where owners elect board members, review budgets, and learn about the board’s future plans. But what happens when ...
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2026 Resolutions to Help Your Board Build a Stronger, Better-Run Community
As 2026 begins, community association managers and board members have a valuable opportunity to reset expectations and strengthen the foundation of their communities. The most successful associations ...
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L.H. Hipshire v. Oakwood Village: Why Ohio’s Supreme Court Dog Bite Case Matters for Community Associations?
The Ohio Supreme Court is currently weighing a case, which may have significant implications for condominium and homeowner association (HOA) board members and managers: L.H. Hipshire v. Oakwood Village. At ...
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How is the Use of Employees, Contractors, and Volunteers Impacting Association Liability?
For community associations, engaging the use of employees, independent contractors, or volunteers each present their own unique advantages and liabilities. Understanding these differences is essential for managing risk, ensuring smooth operations, achieving desired results, and ...
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Kaman & Cusimano Partners Nick Meinert, Scott Weiss and Dan Miske attend CAI’s 2025 Congressional Advocacy Summit
Kaman & Cusimano Partners Nick Meinert, Scott Weiss and Dan Miske attended CAI’s 2025 Congressional Advocacy Summit on Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Washington, D.C. ...
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