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We can do the following for you
Physical Management
• Attend monthly Board meetings to keep Board informed of
all issues.
• Site visits to ensure contractor performance.
• Enforcement of Covenants and Bylaws. Ensure compliance with
Association’s Rules and Regulations including
regular inspections, generating and mailing violations letters,
forward info to attorney for lien filing when required and approved
by Board. Keep Board current on changes in state and
federal statutes affecting HOA’s.
• Routinely inspect grounds and facilities to determine if
R&M is required
• Submit RFP’s for Services Required. Solicit and present
Bids and help negotiate contracts. Coordinate all work
and help the Board police these contracts. Inspect Work
and Materials prior to payment.
• Manage day-to-day operations of Association.
• Ensure compliance with liability and D&O insurance.
• Maintain all records and files.
• Provide Board with round-the-clock cell phone numbers for
faster response.
Making the Transition Simple
The first 90 days of professional management
is probably the most significant and critical period for the overall
success of the client/manager relationship. It is essential during
this period that procedures are established which will enable Alton
Madison to perform its role in a manner consistent with Board policy
and the client's governing documents. This is also the time that
all Client administrative and operational functions are properly
reviewed and formally developed for the efficient management of
the community.
Upon approval by the Board to retain Alton Madison's
Management's services, the following functions, in addition to regular
operations, will occur during the first 100 days:
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During the first week (and prior to that time), there will
be considerable activity occurring not only at the Property
but at our corporate offices as well. Approximately
10-15 days prior to the inception of our services, a unit owner
roster will be entered into our main computer system.
This will generate coupon books for the payment of homeowner
maintenance fees. A welcome letter is sent to all homeowners
10-15 days prior to the start date introducing Alton Madison. The
letter will contain phone numbers to contact Alton Madison's customer
service, accounting and emergency departments. Coupon
books, which will include maintenance fees, late fee
policy, and an explanation of the process for making maintenance
payments are sent to all owners, immediately following an introduction
letter.
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Prior to the first day of service, all new on-site staff
members, as well as any current staff members retained,
will meet with Alton Madison's senior management. At
this meeting, the employees will fill out employment packages, and
are set up for drug testing, fitted for uniforms (if applicable),
and are made aware of all company employee benefits
and safety standards of Alton Madison Property Management.
Further orientation in areas of training and customer service
skills are also scheduled at this time.
With regard to the administration of the property, we will begin
assembling the books and records of the community, making a detailed
review of all of the following:
• Service
contracts
• Insurance policies
• Association documents
• Correspondence files
• Minutes
Some of the items we will be examining are inflated contractual
costs, expiration dates, charges that the Association is eligible
for exemption, and the possibility of utility audits.
• With regard to
the maintenance of the community, to ensure that the staff and Alton
Madison are performing the necessary functions, we will establish
job descriptions and schedules. A management team, including
the property manager, will tour the property to take
photos for the purpose of setting up a "Things
To Do" or work order bulletin board and initiate an asset management
manual.
• We will schedule an initial meeting with the Board to set
immediate and long term goals and priorities. Of immediate
concern will be pending work orders, correspondence,
bids, lawsuits, and any already scheduled contracted work. The Board
will share with us any initial concerns and policies regarding collections,
violations, screenings, emergencies, etc. During the
first 100 days, based on the administrative review,
property pictures and inspections, we will make recommendations
to the Board for both maintenance projects (long and short term),
contracts, policies, and use of staff.
From the above, the Board and Management will have the information
to be able to formulate a plan that will produce optimal results
and ensure that everyone is working toward the same goals: enhancing
property values, setting sound operating procedures and providing
effective communication to the property owners.
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