Community Living Tips
There are many benefts to living in a condominium, townhome or other shared planned community. All communities often face challenges which require balancing the best interest of the entire community and the preferences of an individual owner or group of owners.
West Property Management Community Manager Jeff Westendorf, member of Community Associations Institute (CAI), will help your Association Board, homeowners and residents face this balancing act with a thoughtful approach based on sound reason and will seek to find resolutions that will enhance harmony and foster vibrant community living.
The following resources are shared to assist Association leaders, homeowners and residents to more fully understand shared community living:
Community Association Fundamentals - These 10 core principles, developed by CAI, were developed to foster a better conceptual understanding of how associations function and the role of residents and association leaders.
Community Association Governance Guidelines - These 12 principles, developed by CAI, can help association board members increase harmony, reduce conflict and build stronger, more successful communities.
Community Matters Brochure - This quick read outlines all the questions new owners should ask before they buy in a condominium, townhome or other shared planned community. Even if you have already bought - this is a must read brochure!
Pearls of Wisdom - This list of 130 ideas for improving community living shares ideas for leaders, community members, owners, residents and management.
The Importance of Annual Planning - Associations are non profit corporations under Iowa law. As such, the Board should have a plan in place to establish an Annual Plan for their community's improvement. We can help your Board to solicit input from various stakeholders and then develop a plan that will lead to improved property values and foster a community of neighbors!
Click on Testimonials to learn what association leaders, residents and homeowners are saying about our managerial approach and how it has improved their quality of community living.
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