THE ASSOCIATION BEST KEPT SECRET

By Darlys Walker

Published February 8, 2017

Many of our readers may think that theft by a board member is the #1 best kept secret. At least until they are caught. But I would venture to guess that the installation of cameras may top that. This seems to be an ongoing project, and each time the board changes over, the demand for more cameras becomes an issue. As you would guess, I have an opinion on this.

As Eric stated, this is a material change, and in almost every scenario the board refuses to take a vote and move forward with the installation. Countless communities have installed cameras at their entrance/exit to catch those individuals damaging the gate or have installed cameras at the compactor to catch those individuals improperly disposing furniture and appliances. Or how about those cameras installed at mail kiosks to catch individuals breaking into mailboxes. It seems crazy to me that taking measures to minimize “vandalism” expenses for the association in the common areas should be allowed. I could agree with adding cameras in the elevators or residential hallways where it might infringe on a private moment, but what do you think? Should material change definitions be changed or clarified?

By the way, while we are on the subject of cameras, let me give you one more opinion. Being married to a retired police officer for 25+ years, anyone in law enforcement will tell you, “Cameras will NOT prevent a crime from occurring, it will simply record the incident”. This is just food for thought the next time you are thinking about adding cameras. How often do you see on the news, where a person enters a convenience store, pulls a gun, looks straight into the camera, usually smiling, and then shoots the cashier? Yes the camera helps identify the robber, but No, the victim was not saved!
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Darlys Walker, Founder and CEO of Condominium Concepts Management, Inc. (CCM), is recognized for her straight talk, subject matter expertise, and valued insights regarding real  

state management, leasing, and HOAs. Her company serves a diverse portfolio of properties, from 16-units up to 600 as well as large mixed-use developments.  

 

   From its beginnings in 2000, CCM has become a well-respected asset manager and now works with over 100 associations with 16,000 units served by over 300 employees. Darlys and her team deliver resources and responsiveness through six regional offices - in Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Charleston, Nashville and Atlanta.

  

   Darlys Walker is best known for her passion and precision, understanding that the only difference that matters in today's demanding marketplace is service delivery ... doing what is promised and what is right. She knows that every community serves two masters ... the property owner/developer and the resident/homeowner. "If we are not equally responsive to both, we are not doing our job," she states.  

 

   Her clients say it best: "Darlys really knows her stuff" ... "at the top of her profession and it shows in the caliber of her clients" ... "delivers quality resources that match up well with needs and expectations that are really rigorous."  

 

   She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in four states, holds an Associate's Degree in Marketing and has earned the Accredited Real Estate Manager designation from the Georgia Institute of Real Estate Management. Also she is one of few certified as a Lead-Based Paint Abatement & Removal Trainer in Georgia.

  

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