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THE QUESTION ALWAYS IS: WHAT IS THE COST? But is it the RIGHT question ????…………………….the answer is NO – Article by Carl Brown, RCI, RRO

Posted by AmberPM on December 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Regrettably most HOA boards seem fixated on the bidder’s price as the most important item for selection of a service provider. While soliciting competitive bids for major services is commendable, the process is often poorly organized, resulting is less than complete satisfaction for one or both parties to a contract. Too often the process starts … Continue reading →

Filed under Bidding Process, Learning Tools · Tagged with Amber Property Management, Association, bids, CACM, CAI, Community Association Institute, Condo, HOA, Homeowner Association, Orange County Property Management, Property Management, Request for Proposal, RFP, Single Family Home, Vendors

Contract Termination Clauses – How Important Are They? – Article by Beth Grimm, P.L.C.

Posted by AmberPM on May 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I am reminded today of the laxity with which many Associations treat contracts. I was reviewing one Association’s communication to owners about a half million dollar assessment for rehabilitation work (about $10,000 per unit) and came across the statement “We were able to get a favorable contract with a no-penalty termination clause.” The reason I … Continue reading →

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THE QUESTION ALWAYS IS: WHAT IS THE COST? But is it the RIGHT question ????…………………….the answer is NO – Article by Carl Brown, RCI, RRO

Contract Termination Clauses – How Important Are They? – Article by Beth Grimm, P.L.C.

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