boards to consider. Being at the forefront
of this movement will mean an easier
integration of renters into the community
and a greater level of investment into
the community by renters. Also, give
serious consideration and discussion
about moving toward allowing renters
to attend meetings and maybe even
serve on committees. With a volunteer
organization, sometimes you embrace
those who are willing to serve, and this
includes considering the rental population.
The further invested and integrated the
rental population is in your community
the better the quality of the community.
This translates into better property values,
one of the main functions and purposes of
every community association.
members. All evidence is to
the contrary on this topic.
Regardless, there should
be controls in place for any
disruptive person or persons
who attends a board meeting,
including asking them to leave
or shutting down the meeting.
Overall, there are far more
benefits to embracing the
renters than to continue to
ignore them.
The trend is more renters
than owners in California,
and this will become a reality
in many associations. Given
this trend, improving both
communication and outreach
to renters might be something
for both managers and
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