Michael ShifrinMar 73 minShould Board Members Live Onsite? Do you believe board members that live onsite in their unit or home make better board members? Do they care more about the property and...
Michael ShifrinOct 13, 20214 minProperty Managers: The Unsung Heroes of Condo and Community Associations Practicing law in the condominium and community association arena for over a decade has taught me many things. It has taught me that...
Michael ShifrinSep 10, 20214 minDon't Roll the Dice With Unclear Rules for your Community Association!Condominium and community associations are primarily governed by three separate documents: 1) declaration; 2) bylaws; and 3) rules and...
Michael ShifrinAug 12, 20213 minShould your Community Association Allow Leasing? The life of an association effectively begins when the developer turns over control to the members. At this moment, the owners are...
Michael ShifrinJul 14, 20214 min3 Keys to Running Smooth Association ElectionsCondominium and community associations are – to a large extent – a microcosm of democracy. Board members are association members that are...
Michael ShifrinJun 17, 20215 minThe Role Discrimination Plays in Condo and Community AssociationsWhat role does discrimination play in Condo and Community Associations?
Michael ShifrinMay 13, 20214 minStrategies for Conducting an Efficient Violation HearingOverseeing and participating in violation hearings is one of the most challenging aspects of serving on a board of directors. It serves...
Michael ShifrinApr 14, 20219 minTop 10 Board Member Mistakes to Avoid Serving on a volunteer board of directors for a condominium or community association may seem like an easy and noble task. While true in...
Michael ShifrinFeb 25, 20217 min360 Degree Perspective on Dealing With Excessive Noise One of the most common complaints within condominium and community associations is excessive noise. The scenario usually plays out in a...
Michael ShifrinFeb 14, 20213 minAttorney Michael Shifrin Adds a Human Touch to Condo and Community Association LawMichael Shifrin and his team at Shifrin Legal aspire to walk a valuable line in the field of condominium and community association law,...
Michael ShifrinJan 27, 20213 minDoes Humanity Play a Role in Condo and Community Associations? The 2020 outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic caused waves of uncertainty, panic, fear and heightened anxiety in Americans and people...
Michael ShifrinJan 13, 20213 minAssessments: The Lifeblood of Every AssociationServing on a board of managers of a condominium or community association brings with it numerous challenges. One such challenge is...
Michael ShifrinDec 28, 20204 minWhat is a Fiduciary Duty and Do Board Members Have One? Simply put, a fiduciary duty is when one party must act in good faith on behalf of another. The unique nature of this relationship...
Michael ShifrinDec 16, 20204 minTips to Create and Communicate a Sensible Budget for your Community Association.How To Establish An Association Budget With Proper Reserves Most individuals that serve on a board of managers of a condominium or...
Michael ShifrinDec 2, 20204 minProven Strategies to Run an Efficient Association Open Board MeetingAsk anyone that serves on a board of managers of a condo or community association for a great story from one of their open board meetings...
Michael ShifrinNov 18, 20203 minWhat Kind of Association Do I Live In? Oftentimes the phrase “condominium association” is used interchangeably with townhome association or homeowner association. The phrase...
Michael ShifrinNov 4, 20204 minShould I Run For My Condo Association Board?Article Highlights 1. Serving on a Board of Directors Requires a Sacrifice of Personal Time and Energy 2. Serving Your Community Can...
Michael ShifrinOct 21, 20203 minAssemble Your Team of ProfessionalsAssembling a rock star team of professionals makes all the difference for condo association boards.