Welcome to our inaugural edition of PARTNERS' PULSE, a quarterly newsletter crafted for our Owners and Board members.
August 1, 2021: We are very excited to announce our recent acquisition of Premiere Management Group LLC into the Partners family and look forward to meeting our newest members. As part of this acquisition, we are thrilled to have Patricia Rosia as part of our team. Patricia will serve as Sr. Vice President of Management Services and she will oversee our Orange County division. Patricia's presence will also provide a seamless transition for our new communities. Welcome everyone!
August 1, 2021: We are very excited to announce our recent acquisition of Premiere Management Group LLC into the Partners family and look forward to meeting our newest members. As part of this acquisition, we are thrilled to have Patricia Rosia as part of our team. Patricia will serve as Sr. Vice President of Management Services and she will oversee our Orange County division. Patricia's presence will also provide a seamless transition for our new communities. Welcome everyone!
Mar 1 2020: We have acquired SK Management and look forward to welcoming our new associations and their members into the Partners family of communities. As part of this acquisition, we are excited to announce that Cynthia Croy, CMCA, AMS and Carmen Harper, CMCA, AMS will be joining our team as community managers and will continue serving their respective communties.
Sept 1 2019: We're very excited to announce our recent acquisition of Top Notch Management Services and look forward to meeting our new members and welcoming our new communities into the Partners family.
Homeowners in Southern California expect their homeowner's association (HOA) to be safe and beautiful year-round. But this doesn't happen by chance. HOA boards must strategically plan seasonal preventive maintenance and proactive care to ensure their community meets expectations. Even in Southern California, where the climate is milder, there are still significant seasonal changes throughout the year.
Community associations, including homeowner associations (HOAs), condo associations, townhome associations, and more, are governed by a set of documents. The two most common are bylaws and CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions). While both types of documents help govern association Boards and residents, they serve different purposes.
Knowing their differences can help your Board enforce rules fairly, avoid disputes, and build trust. So, let's get started!
Ethical practices, the bedrock of a well-functioning community, bring numerous benefits. They foster a harmonious and thriving environment where all members feel valued and engaged, leading to increased satisfaction and a stronger sense of community.
At the heart of ethical practices lies the concept of a code of ethics. This set of guidelines governs how the Board relates to the rest of the community, outlining their responsibilities and acceptable behavior. Understanding this concept is crucial to appreciating the importance of ethical practices.
In the realm of community living, Homeowner associations (HOAs) play a pivotal role in maintaining property values, fostering community engagement, and ensuring quality of life for homeowners. These communities play an important role in the overall functioning of a neighborhood.
Because they are so crucial, an HOA needs to function effectively. While most HOA boards are comprised of well-meaning and dedicated volunteers, they may not have the experience or expertise needed to create a great HOA. That is why you should consider hiring a professional HOA management company.
An important coastal city in southwestern Los Angeles County, Torrance, CA has over 1.5 miles of lifeguard-patrolled beach with plenty of public parking and lots of sand. From the beach to the 550 miles of sidewalks, Torrance is built for tourists and those who love southern California weather.
Known for its diverse community and coastal charm, Torrance offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience to tourists and residents alike. It is home to over 140,000 residents and boasts a wide array of amenities, including top-rated schools, lush parks, and a thriving business district. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly environment, job opportunities, or a taste of Southern California coastal living, Torrance has something for everyone.
Homeowners associations (or HOAs) are one of the most important organizations in any community. Most HOAs are run by a Board composed of volunteers. These volunteers have the best interests of the community at heart, but they may also need help completing the day-to-day tasks that keep the neighborhood running.
That is where a great HOA management company, such as Partners Community Management, can help.
In today's digitally connected world, an online presence is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity for community organizations of all types. Whether your HOA is a single-family-home, condominium, townhome, multi-use, high-rise, mid-rise, or commercial association, your residents and potential buyers will expect your community association to be online.
While you shouldn't stop having physical meetings or sending out newsletters, your Board should embrace online technology and use it to connect with your community. But first, to gain the full advantages of an online presence, you need to ensure it is positive.
Homeowner associations (or HOAs) are critical for maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in a residential community. They achieve these aims in a variety of ways, the most important of which is effective financial management. When a community's financials are in order, its long-term sustainability is assured.
To ensure your HOA has the right financial management, you may need some help. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about financial management for your HOA.
Conflicts are never fun to deal with. However, in communities, they are an unfortunate part of life. There are bound to be disagreements when many individuals live near each other.
While you cannot stop conflict from occurring between your residents, there are things you can do to keep an issue from escalating. Conflict resolution skills are crucial for community association Boards and community management companies and, in this article, we will teach you how to handle conflicts between your residents.
In an era where digital interactions often overshadow face-to-face connections, building a community that genuinely cares has become increasingly challenging yet crucial. For community associations, a more caring population means greater contentment and more engagement from all homeowners and residents.
Yet, how can a board create a community that cares? In the rest of this guide, we explain the top tips for doing just that. So, keep reading, and you will soon notice a marked change in your community.
Effective communication is one of the building blocks of a strong community. This is especially true if you run an HOA, condominium association, townhome association, mid-rise/high-rise building, mixed-use community, or commercial property. The more residents you have, the more you need to concentrate on communicating effectively with them.
But why is effective communication so important, and how can you increase your skills?
One of the most important responsibilities of a community association Board of directors is to keep their community safe. Yet, HOA board members may feel overwhelmed by this responsibility or worry that they do not know the best way to do this.
This is where we can help! Use the tips below to start increasing the safety and security of your community today.
The HOA Board is key to a community's success. A great HOA Board works collaboratively, prioritizes the community's well-being, and operates transparently. Yet, to ensure you have the best HOA Board possible, you must choose the right members.
HOA Board members are volunteers and come from the HOA community. Some Board members are experienced and some are novices. You need a fool-proof system to ensure you choose the right people to represent your HOA. The following tips will help you choose a great HOA Board.
How To Prepare Your Community For Spring
Southern California is beautiful in springtime! Spring is a season of renewal and regrowth..a time for doing those things you've been putting off while waiting for warm, sunny days. Spring is also a great time to bring your community together to foster community spirit!
The phone call wakes you from a sound sleep at 3 a.m. There has been a fire at your property. Everybody got out safely but there is severe damage to your building. Now what???
CAI - Greater Los Angeles Chapter
https://www.cai-glac.org/resources.php
https://www.cai-glac.org/focus.php
https://www.cai-glac.org/details.php?id=173
Governor Newsom recently signed into law Senate Bill 323. This bill encompasses many topics, each of which are vitally important to you as a Board Member and/or Homeowner. In the link below, you'll find valuable information about each part of the bill, as well as a translation of how that particular part of the bill affects your Association, with a recommendation as to what you need to do to protect your Association. The topics covered include: Email Privacy, Email Opt-Out, Election Inspector Confusion, Election Inspectors, Incentives Removed (Voting Rights), Non-Owner Directors, Director Qualifications, Director Removal, New Election Timeline...all of which will result in higher costs for your Association and could expose you to litigation. Please make sure to read this very important information from Davis-Stirling. If you have any questions, we're just a phone call away at (626) 529-3918 or you can email us at: davidm@partnerscm.com.
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Senate Bill 326 will become effective in 2025 and affects condominium associations by requiring them to conduct visual inspections of load-bearing components six feet above ground and that are supported substantially by wood (balconies). Although requirements of this bill won't begin for five years, this will give Associations ample time to be proactive and avoid special assessments. We suggest meeting with your reserve study specialists now to determine an appropriate amount to set aside. Please make sure to read this very important information from Davis-Stirling by clicking on the link below, then scrolling down to "Structural Integrity Inspections". If you have any additional questions, we're just a phone call away at (626) 529-3918 or you can email us at: davidm@partnerscm.com.
https://www.davis-stirling.com/newsletters/2019/new-laws-affecting-associations
Transparency, safety, and community are all hallmarks of their practice - we can't say enough good things about Partners!
