Associa Promotes Education Via Facebook, Community Management Leader to Give FREE Copies of The Best of Association Times, Volume 2

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Associa, the leader in community association management, announced today a new promotion designed to spread community association management education and information to its friends and homeowners. As a reward for signing up to “Like” Associa on Facebook, the company is giving away FREE copies of The Best of Association Times, Volume 2 to all of its new “Likes” and to individuals who already follow Associa and submit their contact information.

“We believe that educating not only our employees, but also our homeowners, fosters better communications, community culture, and ultimately, efficiently run associations”

“We believe that educating not only our employees, but also our homeowners, fosters better communications, community culture, and ultimately, efficiently run associations,” said Associa CEO John Carona. “Through this Facebook promotion, Associa opens the door for learning and dialogue about the community association industry.”
The Best of Association Times, Volume 2 is a 200 page book full of information for community associations, providing readers with articles and answers to common questions about association management. Written by industry experts from Associa, the book offers information on the latest trends, laws and other topics affecting the community association industry. The book can be used as a handy resource on how to maximize the community association management experience.
To “Like” Associa’s Facebook page and receive a FREE copy of The Best of Association Times, Volume 2 please visit www.Facebook.com/Associa and follow the instructions on the “Welcome” page. Individuals who already “Like” Associa’s page can send their information (name, mailing address, phone number) to pr@associaonline.com to receive their copy.
Building successful communities for more than 30 years, Associa is the leader in community association management and serves its clients with local knowledge, national resources and comprehensive expertise. Associa® and its 8,000 employees operate more than 100 branch offices in the United States and Mexico. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com and www.associacares.com. Find us on Facebook or follow us on twitter.

by Timothy J. Smith, Esq.

Homeowners and homeowners’ associations often face expenses to maintain or repair their property. It makes sense to look for the most affordable contractor available to do the work. Many times, through friends or relatives, a homeowner will come across an unlicensed contractor during their search for a person to do the work. The unlicensed contractor will provide a bid that is much lower than bids from licensed contractors and promises to do the same work. It sounds so appealing to save money but still get great workmanship that many people fall into the trap and hire the unlicensed contractor. However, the cheapest contractor available might be the one that will cost the most in the long run.

It is not surprising that an unlicensed contractor would be less expensive than a licensed contractor. Unlicensed contractors have advantages that enable them to provide the lowest prices. They do not have to pay licensing fees, they do not have to obtain a bond to protect their work, and more often than not they do not purchase liability or workers compensation insurance. Without these added expenses the unlicensed contractor can provide their services at a rate lower than the legitimately licensed professional.

It is true that having a contractor’s license is not a guarantee that the work will be done well, or even properly. Since there is no guarantee that a licensed contractor will do a better job why should a homeowner or association care if the contractor has a license? The answer is simple–to protect the homeowner or association from a myriad of problems that could arise.

 

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