AssociationHelpNow
AssociationHelpNow® delivers practical, real-world conversations for community association managers and board members who live this work every day. Each episode features candid discussions, expert interviews, and timely insights covering legal, insurance, operational, leadership, and communication challenges facing HOAs and condominiums. From livestream highlights to workshop takeaways, the show bridges the gap between theory and practice—helping listeners make smarter, more confident decisions in complex environments.
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Episodes
26 episodes
RFPs That Protect
Every major HOA or condo project starts long before the contract is signed.=======YouTube: https://youtu.be/PlAaUJTcYAU=======It starts with the RFP—and when it’s done wrong, everything that follows can fall apar...
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1:02:25
AI May Already Be Creating Legal Risk for Your Association
AI is everywhere—but are community association boards and managers using it safely… or setting themselves up for lawsuits?==========================YouTube Video Full LiveStream: https://yout...
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59:14
Reserve Funding Isn’t a Math Problem
This interview was based on a recent LinkedIn post from Michelle Baldry.YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzXnCaRJ2swIn her post, Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS as Chair of the Foundation for Community Association Research’s Best Practices ...
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HOA Collections Explained
HOA Collections Explained: Liens, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Payment Plans, and Board Collection MistakesCollecting assessments is not optional for HOA and condo boards. It is a fiduciary duty. But when collections are handled incon...
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1:01:09
Massive Boulder Blast Update + Can Managers Be Friends With Board Members?
A routine HOA-area blast turned into a nightmare when huge rocks crashed into homes, damaged association property, and triggered major insurance, liability, and communication issues. In this livestream recording, we revisit one of the most shoc...
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1:00:33
HOA Special Assessments: How to Communicate Them, Avoid Legal Mistakes, and Decide If Borrowing Is Smarter
Special assessments are one of the toughest challenges HOA and condo boards face. In this practical livestream, our panel explains how boards and managers can communicate a special assessment without creating panic, avoid procedural mistakes th...
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1:02:06
AI in HOAs - Powerful Tool or Legal Time Bomb
Artificial Intelligence is already inside community associations.---- This video is not eligible for CEUs ----YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/kRXYzKmLAzcManagers are using it to draft emails.Boards are asking it to int...
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1:00:58
HOA Bankruptcy Explained: Can a Condo Association Really Go Broke?
When an HOA or condominium association files bankruptcy, what actually happens?Can the board just declare bankruptcy?Do owners become personally responsible?Can a creditor force an HOA into bankruptcy?And can a bankruptcy ju...
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1:00:05
Protecting Managers & Boards from Abusive Residents
Have you ever had an owner say something like, “Send me another violation and you’ll regret it. I’ll come down there and deal with you myself”… and you’re left wondering: Is that just rude—or is it a threat?YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qpV8...
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1:00:50
Maintenance Mysteries - The Hidden Failures That Blow HOA Budgets
Why do some building failures look simple… until you open a wall and find ten new problems? In this livestream, I sit down with an industry leader who specializes in the toughest maintenance and construction diagnostics facing HOAs today — from...
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1:05:04
CEU VERSION: Dock and Dam Liabilities That Blow Budgets
Docks and dams age quietly, fail suddenly, and can become budget-wrecking fast if boards and managers don’t spot the warning signs early. This livestream breaks down the hidden structural, environmental, regulatory, and ownership liabilities th...
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1:02:49
Dock & Dam Liabilities That Blow Budgets
Docks and dams age quietly, fail suddenly, and can become budget-wrecking fast if boards and managers don’t spot the warning signs early. This livestream breaks down the hidden structural, environmental, regulatory, and ownership liabilities th...
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1:01:13
Hazard Zones - Retaining Walls as a Reserve Problem
Retaining walls rarely get attention until the ground shifts—literally. This session breaks down why these structures are among the most overlooked high-risk components in community associations and how hidden drainage issues, soil movement, an...
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Luxury High-Rise Jeffrey Ulm Interview: Miami’s Ultra-Exclusive World
Luxury High-Rise Jeffrey Ulm Interview: Inside Miami’s Ultra-Exclusive WorldThe Brickell/Miami high-rise world is nothing like typical association management. From cold plunges and cigar lounges to 100-story towers, Bentley deliveries, b...
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16:12
High Rise Luxury Management: What Happens Behind the Front Desk
Inside Luxury High Rise Management: What Happens Behind the Front DeskCurious what separates a high end building from a true luxury high rise?This conversation gives you a rare look at the service culture, resident expectations, a...
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Rule Enforcement Traps Boards Don’t See Coming
Rule Enforcement Traps Boards Don’t See ComingOne “simple” rule violation can turn into a privacy complaint, discrimination claim, or a D&O headache fast—especially when boards and managers improvise enforcement.YOUTUBE...
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1:16:37
The Four Corners Rule
The Four Corners Rule: If It’s Not Written, It Doesn’t ExistWhen disputes arise, it’s not about what someone meant, it’s about what’s written. The Four Corners Rule is the legal principle that says only the words within a document itself...
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HOA Manager Roundtable - It’s Water
Community Manager Roundtable – Live Interactive Livestream - Plus: Let's Talk Bodies - of Water. Kristine Bates, CMCA, AMS, PCAM / Thomas Claus / Nichole M. Haddock, CISR / David Byrne, Esq. Hosted by AssociationHelpNow®...
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1:00:33
Hidden Reserve Infrastructure Risks Communities Miss
Communities miss the danger they can’t see. Hidden infrastructure failures hit fast — and hit hard. Get ahead before the liability lands on you.In-depth and basic reserve questions answered.Michelle Baldry, PE, PRA, RS • Reserve A...
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29:37
The Quiet Work Habits That Prevent Manager Burnout
Protect your mornings, defend your focus, and cut hidden burnout risks fast. Small habits beat stress when the pressure hits.Taylor Hayes, CMCA, AMS • CAMSRaymond Dickey — Hosted by AssociationHelpNow®HOAManagem...
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26:50
Annual Association Checklist Most Boards Quietly Miss
Most HOA problems aren’t sudden—they’re missed reviews: coverage, finances, contracts, enforcement.Run this annual checklist and catch the quiet risk before it becomes liability.Raymond Dickey / Christian Saville, Esq. / John LaGu...
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59:15
The Normalized Manager Risk That No One Talks About
Managers face pressure and behavior that would never be tolerated in any other industry. Here’s the overlooked liability that can escalate fast — and how to respond. Strong, practical insights managers can use today.Taylor Hayes, CMCA, A...
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Construction Defect Traps That Can Cost Your HOAs
Construction Defect Traps That Can Cost Your HOAsBefore You “Handle It Yourself”!Video also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fnM8g2zEUkQConstruction defects aren’t just “a few broken roof tiles.” In this...
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1:20:59
Your HOA Is a Prime Cyber Target and How They Will Trick You
Community associations are sitting on something criminals want—money, data, and access—and many boards don’t realize how exposed they really are until after a loss occurs.In this episode, Raymond Dickey of AssociationHelpNow® is joined b...
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New Jersey HOA Bills - $2000 Fines, Shady Boards, HOA Hydrants and More
We sit down with Assemblyman Donald A. Guardian and HOA attorney David Byrne, Esq. to break down a stack of HOA/condo bills that sound simple… until you realize what they could mean for real communities.You’ll hear:The bill that...
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