Annual meetings are a requirement for all HOAs as outlined by the Homeowner’s Association Act. These meetings should give residents enough notice to attend (at least 14 days before the meeting), and will cover important information like budget updates, amendments to current governing documents, and new board member elections.  The global pandemic has shaped … Continue reading “Tips for an Effective Virtual Annual Meeting”

  If you live in a condominium association, you may see signs encouraging residents to run for a board member position. Being on a condo association’s board is incredibly important, as you are part of a group elected and responsible for the property, business of the condo, and ensuring bylaws are followed and community members … Continue reading “Qualifications for Being a Condo Association Board Member”

  Florida Condominium rules and regulations are subject to the Florida Condominium Act. It is important to understand what is needed for condo association annual meetings as regulations make the occurrences of these meetings mandatory and clearly outline how to conduct them.  Experts at Wise Property Management, a St. Petersburg condominium management company, have outlined … Continue reading “Make Sure You Do These 4 Things at Your Condo Association Annual Meeting”

  Florida HOA rules and regulations are subject to the Homeowners’ Association Act. If you are familiar with the requirements of co-ops and condominiums, nothing in the requirements for the HOA annual meeting should surprise you, as the laws in place are similar.  Despite the similarities between requirements, it is still important to understand what … Continue reading “Florida Requirements for HOA Annual Meetings”

  As you are creating your budgets for this next year, you may wonder what the benefits are of keeping the Condo Association Management line item on your annual budget.  As a St. Petersburg condo management company, we have included the following items that outline what services are provided and the value that can be … Continue reading “4 Reasons to Budget for Condo Association Management for your Community”

  HOA budget planning will be a constant for any members on the board. While it can seem daunting at first, once you gain experience with creating and managing budgets, you will find there will always be elements that remain constant.  We at Wise Property Management, a Tampa HOA property management team, have put together … Continue reading “4 Important Line Items to Include in Your HOA’s Annual Budget”

  Serving on your HOA board is a great way to get involved in your community, particularly if you want your voice to be heard, ensure fairness around the property, and are ready to dedicate time to serve those around you.   With our extensive knowledge regarding HOA management companies in Tampa, we have compiled the … Continue reading “4 Tips for Being an Effective HOA Board Member”

  Property law is ever evolving. One of the essential responsibilities for condominium associations is to stay up to date with all the latest rules and regulations to ensure the needs of their community are met. As of March 2022, Senate Bill 4-D (SB4-D) has been signed into law. As an experienced St. Petersburg condominium … Continue reading “Requirements and Impacts of Florida Bill SB4-D for Condo Associations”

  It’s no surprise that when you start collecting money and monitoring people’s properties per HOA guidelines, you start having complaints, and issues arise. As volunteers, these interactions with your community can cause stress and make you regret joining the HOA board. A homeowners association management company in Tampa like Wise Property Management can help … Continue reading “10 Problems an HOA Management Company Can Help You Address”

  Stepping into the role of an HOA board member is a service that requires good people to dedicate their time to serving a non-profit organization. Although the community elects HOA board members, the position is not for everyone, especially if you’re unaware of the job requirements. Before deciding to become an HOA board member, … Continue reading “5 Things You Should Know Before Becoming an HOA Board Member”