CMCA Communication and Community Relations 3

Question 1

A homeowner requests copies of the association's financial records. Under most state laws and governing documents, the manager should:

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Provide access to records within the timeframe required by state law after verifying the requester is an owner

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Deny the request to protect the association's financial privacy

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Charge a substantial fee to discourage record requests

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Only provide records if the board unanimously approves each request

Question 2

What is the most appropriate tone to use in formal written communications from a community association to homeowners?

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Professional, respectful, and clear while avoiding inflammatory language

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Casual and conversational to build rapport

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Adversarial and legalistic to demonstrate authority

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Brief and dismissive to save time

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a communication that should be sent in writing and retained in association files?

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An official notice of a special assessment explaining the amount, purpose, and due date

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A casual conversation with a homeowner at a community event

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A board member's personal phone call to a neighbor about parking

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A verbal reminder to a landscaping crew about grass height

Question 4

When a community association wants to survey homeowner satisfaction, which approach provides the most actionable data?

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A structured survey with specific questions on different service areas plus an open-comment field

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A single yes/no question about overall satisfaction

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Informal conversations with the board member who lives nearest to most homeowners

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Reviewing only the complaints received in the past year

Question 5

A manager discovers that a board member has been communicating directly with the association's contractors to issue unauthorized instructions. What is the correct course of action?

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Inform the full board that vendor communications should be directed through the manager and clarify the communication protocol

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Allow it because board members have inherent authority over vendors

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Terminate the contractor immediately to prevent further confusion

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Comply with the board member's instructions without informing the rest of the board

Question 6

In a large community association, what is the primary benefit of establishing a community website or online portal?

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It provides 24/7 access to documents, notices, and account information, improving service efficiency

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It eliminates the need for any other form of homeowner communication

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It removes the association's obligation to provide paper notices

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It reduces the board's legal obligations under state transparency laws

Question 7

Which practice BEST helps a community manager maintain positive relations with homeowners who are in the collections process?

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Communicating clearly and respectfully about payment options, payment plans, and next steps while following the collections policy

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Avoiding all communication with delinquent homeowners until they are current

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Publicly posting the names of delinquent homeowners as a deterrent

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Waiving late fees whenever a homeowner expresses frustration