“How to Spot a Dishonest Contractor”
“It’s no accident contractors have such a bad reputation – they get more fraud complaints than any other workers! Here’s how to find a reputable one – and skip the … Continue reading
“Sample Ethics Policy” – Davis-Stirling
https://www.davis-stirling.com/tabid/1650/Default.aspx (emhasis added) “In general, directors and committee members must conduct all dealings with vendors and employees with honesty and fairness, and safeguard information that belongs to the association. 1. … Continue reading
“Dealing with conflicts of interest in condo management” – LA Times
“Answer: Replacing the board and terminating the manager should be on the next meeting agenda. . . . “ ____________________________________________________________________ LA Times http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-associations-20130922-story.html “Question: I live in a large condo complex. When … Continue reading
“FIDUCIARY DUTIES” OF CONDO BOARD DIRECTORS
http://www.davis-stirling.com/FiduciaryDutiesofDirectors/tabid/1542/Default.aspx#axzz3A611AvNH “DUTY OF LOYALTY (No Self-Dealing). Directors must act in the best interests of the association even if at the expense of their own interests. This is more than just … Continue reading
“Selecting an Audit Firm” – National Council of Nonprofits
http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofit-audit-guide/selecting-an-audit-firm (emphasis added) “Before you decide on an auditor, do enough due diligience to know whether there are any conflicts of interest. Don’t forget to check with your board members … Continue reading
“The Real Story Behind HOA Fees and Special Assessments” – US News
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2011/08/02/the-real-story-behind-hoa-fees-and-special-assessments (emphasis added) “To understand how much they have to save, they have, or should have, an outside expert do a “reserve study.” . . .”
“HOA and Condo Directors – Who Do They Represent?” – Condo Law Guru
http://condolawguru.com/2010/10/hoa-and-condo-directors-who-do-they-represent/ (emphasis added) “A Director’s duty is to act in the best interest of the community, not any individual owner or any fellow board member, and there is no duty … Continue reading
“Ethics Pledge” – Davis-Stirling Condo Law
http://www.condoassociationexpert.com/?p=1756 (emphasis added) “Adopting an ethics policy is something all boards should do. Even though directors cannot be forced to sign a pledge adopted by the board, the membership has a … Continue reading
Condo Watch: Articles Every Condo Owner & HOA Member Should Read 