Michael Shifrin
Board Meetings vs. Membership Meetings: Is There a Difference?
Many association unit owners and board members believe board meetings and membership meetings are the same. That an annual election is a...
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Michael Shifrin
- Dec 8, 2022
- 6 min
Owner Forums: Beginning of Board Meetings, End of Board Meetings or Not At All?
I am often asked by board members and property managers to attend open board meetings for condominium and community association clients. ...
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Michael Shifrin
- Aug 10, 2022
- 4 min
Association Contracts: Underestimated & Often Overlooked
Many condominium and community association boards use the same group of vendors year after year after year. The same landscape company,...
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Michael Shifrin
- Jun 2, 2022
- 5 min
Top 10 Misunderstandings About Condominium and Community Associations
1. My Association Pays for Everything Many people believe one of the biggest reasons to purchase property within a condominium or...
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Michael Shifrin
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
Should 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
Property 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Sep 10, 2021
- 4 min
Don'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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Should 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Jul 14, 2021
- 4 min
3 Keys to Running Smooth Association Elections
Condominium and community associations are – to a large extent – a microcosm of democracy. Board members are association members that are...
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Michael Shifrin
- Jun 17, 2021
- 5 min
The Role Discrimination Plays in Condo and Community Associations
What role does discrimination play in Condo and Community Associations?
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Michael Shifrin
- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
Strategies for Conducting an Efficient Violation Hearing
Overseeing and participating in violation hearings is one of the most challenging aspects of serving on a board of directors. It serves...
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Michael Shifrin
- Apr 14, 2021
- 9 min
Top 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 7 min
360 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Feb 14, 2021
- 3 min
Attorney Michael Shifrin Adds a Human Touch to Condo and Community Association Law
Michael Shifrin and his team at Shifrin Legal aspire to walk a valuable line in the field of condominium and community association law,...
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Michael Shifrin
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
Does 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Jan 13, 2021
- 3 min
Assessments: The Lifeblood of Every Association
Serving on a board of managers of a condominium or community association brings with it numerous challenges. One such challenge is...
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Michael Shifrin
- Dec 28, 2020
- 4 min
What 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Dec 16, 2020
- 4 min
Tips 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Dec 2, 2020
- 4 min
Proven Strategies to Run an Efficient Association Open Board Meeting
Ask 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...
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Michael Shifrin
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
What Kind of Association Do I Live In?
Oftentimes the phrase “condominium association” is used interchangeably with townhome association or homeowner association. The phrase...
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