Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger
Think you know what community association life is all about? Think again. Residents must obey the rules, directors must follow the law, and managers must keep it all running smoothly! Take It to the Board explores the reality of life in a condominium, cooperative or homeowners’ association, what’s really involved in serving on its board, and how to maintain that ever-so-delicate balance of being legally compliant and community spirited. Leading community association attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger acknowledges the balancing act without losing her sense of humor as she talks with a variety of association leaders, experts, and vendors about the challenges and benefits of the community association lifestyle. If you've got questions, Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger - We Speak Condo & HOA!
Episodes
99 episodes
Every Drop Counts-- Why Your Building's Water Quality Matters More Than You Think
Have you ever stopped to think about what’s really coming out of your faucets? This week on Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Ed...
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From Paper to Digital-- Revolutionizing Association Document Management, with Trish Mackie-Smith, Co-Founder of Inndox
Documenting the condition of your association property has become crucial to comply with new legal requirements as well as to maximize your insurance claims post casualty. Transparency, accessibility, and digital organization also play th...
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Beyond Condos --The Cooperative Ownership Model, with Becker’s David Rogel
Condominiums and HOAs may dominate Florida's shared ownership landscape, but cooperative associations offer a fascinating alternative with their own distinct legal framework and operational quirks. This week, Board-certified community associati...
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To Rise Above--How Home Elevation Is Changing Flood Protection
Flooding is a harsh reality for communities across Florida and the U.S. Rising tides, storm surges, and unpredictable weather have left many searching for solutions beyond sandbags and hope. But what if you could physically lift your home—or ev...
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Diving Into the Developers' Mindset with Becker’s Jennifer Bales Drake
Have you ever wondered about the where, why, what and when questions that developers ask themselves before deciding on their new construction projects? Then this episode of Take It To The Board, is for you. Join us as host
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A Primer on Mixed-Use Communities and Condo Hotels with Becker Attorney Allison Hertz
Living in mixed-use communities and condo hotels offers certain conveniences but can also pose unique challenges that require careful consideration. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host
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Important Insights from Florida's Former Condominium Ombudsman
Our last episode of Take It To The Board involved a discussion with an owner in a luxury high-rise who had become disenchanted with some of the governance issues in his community. Today's episode takes us further on that path as ...
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Life on The Other Side - A Resident’s Candid Take on Condo Living and Community Governance
Everyone knows that boards and management are the decision makers in community associations—but what’s it like to be on the receiving end of those choices?In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host
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The Impact of Rentals on Community Associations with David Muller, Vice Chair of Becker’s Community Association Practice
This week’s episode of Take It To The Board explores a topic that resonates deeply with many community association boards: the impact rentals have on a community and how to balance an owner's desire to lease out his or her unit with the associa...
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Transforming Your Corporate Culture with Motivational Speaker & Author Chris Dyer
Join host Donna DiMaggio Berger on this week’s Take It To The Board podcast as she welcomes Chris Dyer, a motivational speaker, author, and former CEO who’s l...
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Addressing Florida’s Condo Crisis and How to Fix It
The aftermath of the Champlain Towers tragedy has led to a flurry of legislative responses, but are they hitting the mark? Was the Florida Legislature's response to the Champlain Towers tragedy misguided in terms of overlooking some key f...
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A Guide to Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors
On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board podcast, we're opening the doors—and windows—to a topic that’s both timely and critical for community associations both in hurricane season and year-round impact doors and windows. Host
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Navigating the Stormy Landscape of Disaster Recovery and Insurance -- with Wayne Srsen and Kelly Kuhn
In the aftermath of Helene's wrath and Milton's threatening approach, this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, hosted by Donna DiMaggio Berger, takes us on the emo...
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Community Association Insights with Industry Leader Dawn Bauman of the Community Associations Institute (CAI)
Learn the secrets to help your community thrive on this week’s Take It To The Board podcast, as host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with
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1:12:21
Mastering Construction Contracts: Essential Insights with Steve Lesser
Whether replacing a roof, undergoing major concrete restoration, or updating your common areas, understanding construction contracts is essential to secure the best possible outcome for your repair or renovation projects. In this week’s Take It...
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1:00:42
Redesigning Golf-- Teeing Up a Discussion on Golf Course Communities with Golf Course Architect Erik Larsen
Ready to reevaluate your perceptions of golf course communities and their design? In this episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger takes you behind the scenes with
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CERTified Safe: Empowering Community Associations with Dr. Jesse P. Spearo
Can ordinary citizens become heroes during a disaster? Discover how Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) help everyday people play essential roles in emergency situations. Join Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Dr....
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50:46
The Truth About Service Animals and ESAs-- Real vs. Fake
Millions of people depend on assistance animals to help them engage in major life activities. On the flip side, some people try to pass off their pets as assistance animals to skirt the rules in pet-restricted communities, restaurants, airplane...
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A Board Members' Guide to Unexpected Issues - Your Questions Answered
Navigating the complexities of community association governance is increasingly challenging due to evolving laws, heightened personal liability for board members, and onerous regulation including the personal information required of volunteer b...
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36:54
From Chaos to Order: Tips from a Decluttering Pro on Hoarding and Maintaining Your Association’s Records
Are you struggling with a hoarder in your association and need practical advice? Do your Association’s books and records need some attention now that new laws in Florida require them to be kept in an "organized fashion"? Tune in to "Take it to ...
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Revolutionizing Coastal Defense, 3D-Printed Living Seawalls with Anya Freeman of Kind Designs
The recent flooding in South Florida makes today's episode of Take It To The Board particularly timely. Anya Freeman, the visionary founder of Kind Designs, sits down with host
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A Lobbyist's Lens: A Bird's Eye View of the Legislative Process, Community Advocacy and Condo Law with Lobbyist Travis Moore of Moore Relations, Inc.
Host Donna DiMaggio Berger takes listeners behind the curtain of Florida's legislative process with lobbyist Travis Moore of Moore Relations, Inc. to uncover what lobb...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Association Committees with Becker’s Ken Direktor
Does your association have committees? Do you find them to be a helpful addition to association operations or a harmful "shadow board" with the potential to create liability for the association, its directors, and members? Host
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The Benefits of “Umbrella Organizations” with Brickell Homeowners Association’s President, Ernesto Cuesta
When it comes to community associations, joining forces under a voluntary "umbrella organization" often proves more beneficial than going it alone. Members reap the rewards of shared knowledge, vendor connections, advocacy, and educational reso...
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