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Satellite Dishes and Your Home
By: Helsing Admin In 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules for Over-the-Air Reception Devices (“OTARD” Rules). These rules protect a property owner’s right

Pests – Insects, Rodents, Birds and Bears
…and other critters other than termites By: Helsing Admin It is that time of the year; things are heating up and the insects are showing

You Are Wrong About Association Chat Rooms
By: Helsing Admin Question: (This is actually more of a statement – but worth a response). I’m writing to you about your opinion on community

Why Do I need Insurance to Reserve the Clubhouse?
A reader writes: My Association requires that if we are going to reserve the clubhouse we need to provide a $1 million dollar liability policy

Why Do I Have to Pay for Damages?
By: Helsing Admin A homeowner writes: My wife hit the side of our garage framing and caused some damage. Now my association has called me

Why Do I Have to Pay for Association Records?
A reader writes: I want to see some association financial records because I think there is something funny going on with the landscaping expenses. The

Why Can’t the Association Maintain This?
A reader writes: Every unit in our condominium association has a dryer vent. They all need to be cleaned from the outside, but half of

Why Can’t I Wash My Car?
By: Helsing Admin A reader writes: I would like to know why it is appropriate for homeowners to have plants on their decks and use

Why are the Collection Fees So High?
(and, why do they happen so quickly?) By: Helsing Admin Delinquent assessments are a serious problem for any homeowners association. Community Associations are typically not-for-profit