Community Associations Institute Bookstore: Guides for the Association Practitioner (GAPs)

	Guides for the Association Practitioner (GAPs)
	Purchase three or more GAP volumes and save 20% off the member or non-member price. The discount will display during checkout. Or, save even more by purchasing the complete set of 28 GAPs (book version or CD-ROM version).


		Complete Set: Guides for the Association Practitioner (Book version) Item #: M5600 Retail Price: $546.00 Member Price: $327.00 Quantity in Basket: none This set of 28 Guides for the Association Practitioner contains valuable insight, advice, and solutions on management, contracts, finances, rules, meetings, and more.


		Complete Set: Guides for the Association Practitioner (CD-ROM version) Item #: M5600-CD Retail Price: $546.00 Member Price: $327.00 Quantity in Basket: none This set of 28 Guides for the Association Practitioner contains valuable insight, advice, and solutions on management, contracts, finances, rules, meetings, and more.


		Delinquencies How Community Associations Collect Assessments Item #: 0185 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none A handy guide covering the practical and legal remedies available to associations to collect delinquencies.


		Bids and Contracts How to Find the Right Community Association Professional Item #: 5931 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none This guide will show you how to make sure repairs or maintenance go smoothly. Contains a 27- point specifications chart and a checklist, and samples for repainting.


		Communications How Community Associations Stay in Touch Item #: 0215 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Build a positive and powerful relationship with residents with an effective communications program. Find out how with this guide.


		Community Association Legal Counsel (GAP #13) How To Select and Use An Attorney Item #: 5710 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Loaded with important advice on how to get the best out of your association attorney as well as what to consider when searching for a new one. Advice on fee structures, interview questions, evaluation criteria, and more.


		Conflict Resolution How ADR Helps Community Associations Item #: 5869 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Resolve conflict through a constructive, people-centered strategy. Turn to alternative dispute resolution and consensus building to foster greater understanding and improve communication.


		Conflicts of Interest How Community Association Leaders Honor Their Duties Item #: 594X Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Read about fiduciary duty obligations, conduct of the directors, managerial conflicts, ethics policies, and board conflicts to avoid embarrassing problems. Contains sample policies, resolutions, code of ethics, and cases.


		Design Review How Community Associations Maintain Peace & Harmony Item #: 5877 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none This guide will help associations establish and enforce appropriate design review procedures and requirements.


		Developer Transition How Community Associations Assume Independence Item #: 5923 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Contains information on various methods of transfer and the legal framework within which the transition takes place—including how to draft legal documents. Includes a transition checklist and much more!


		Drafting Rules How Community Associations Maintain Peace & Harmony Item #: 5885 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Covers the legal basis for rule making, offers guidelines, and contains an Appendix with sample community association rules.


		Enhancing Outdoor Spaces (GAP #17) for Community Associations Item #: 5354 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none This guide looks at possibilities of improving the look of common areas, increasing property values, and satisfying residents. Covers questions regarding consultants, input from residents, timing, and organizing the effort.


		Insurance How Community Associations Protect Themselves Item #: 0086 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none This guide will help you determine if your association has the proper coverage. Includes information on insurance obligations, types of coverage, and more!


		Landscape Contractors How to Find the Right Community Association Professional Item #: 0109 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none A Guide for Associational Practitioners that explains how to develop good contracts and select the best contractors for all your community association�s landscaping needs—also includes sample documents.


		Managing and Governing How Community Associations Function Item #: 0161 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none An overview of the various aspects of managing, governing and serving a community association including physical asset and financial management, meetings, elections, rules, architectural controls, recruiting volunteers, resolving disputes, and more.


		Management Companies How to Find the Right Community Association Professional Item #: 0178 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Learn how to select the best company for your association, how to create bid specifications, identify and interview candidates, and how to work successfully with your management company.


		Meetings & Elections How Community Associations Exercise Democracy Item #: 0024 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none CAI's standard reference for meetings and elections—now updated!


		Member Dues How Community Associations Collect Assessments Item #: 5857 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Member Dues: How Community Associations Collect Assessments contains practical information on how you can set up a payment system that works!


		Natural Disasters How Community Associations Protect Themselves Item #: 0130 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Find out how to initiate a preparedness project, analyze needs, develop a plan, and familiarize all residents with its execution.


		On-Site Managers How to Find the Right Community Association Professional Item #: 5842 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none If your association is ready for a full-time, on-site manager, this guide will help you establish job criteria and lead you through the hiring process step-by-step.


		Pet Policies How Community Associations Maintain Peace & Harmony Item #: 5987 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none The new edition of Pet Policies contains practical new information on those aggravating pet problems.


		Property Taxes & Homeowner Associations (GAP #6) Item #: 5699 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Learn what you and your tax accountant can do about double taxation and small mistakes in the original subdivision process.


		Reserve Funds How & Why Community Associations Invest Assets Item #: 0277 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Updated second edition! Reserve funds are essential to the successful operation of a community association. This guide contains everything you need to know to establish the right funds and invest them responsibly.


		Risk Management How Community Associations Protect Themselves Item #: 0048 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Manage risk by using a five-step decision-making process and implement a risk-management program by engaging in four key activities.


		Successful Leasing in a Community Association (GAP #27) Item #: 5559 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Includes hands-on steps for boards, managers, and owners in order to prevent communication breakdowns that lead to problems. Also includes model documents on amendments and resolutions, leasing agreements and addenda, and a tenant information form.


		The Board President Roles and Responsibilities in Community Associations Item #: 5895 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Defines the dual role of the president, offers invaluable advice and suggestions on the president's relationships with the board, other officers, and the residents. Also contains tips on governance topics, goal planning, volunteerism, and cooperation.


		The Board Secretary Roles and Responsibilities in Community Associations Item #: 5834 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Covers subjects such as meeting preparation, maintaining lists, how to establish an effective filing system, and how long to keep documents. It also answers legal questions and includes examples of agendas, minutes, and forms.


		The Board Treasurer Roles and Responsibilities in Community Associations Item #: 0017 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Outlines the duties of the treasurer and offers advice on most types of letters, reports, tax documents, and more.


		Trees, Turf & Shrubs How Community Associations Maintain Common Areas Item #: 0239 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none Just updated! The second edition takes a green approach to grounds maintenance and contains 30 percent more information.


		Volunteers How Community Associations Thrive Item #: 5994 Retail Price: $25.00 Member Price: $15.00 Quantity in Basket: none New! Volunteers: How Community Associations Thrive contains beneficial information on how to meet the challenges of recruiting, motivating, and rewarding volunteers.




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