The Governance Ledger

Insights and watchdog reporting on legal transparency, governance, and homeowner protections in U.S. community associations.

By CIAMBA

· Launched a year ago

Two Systems of Access?

What 175 East Delaware’s June Board Meeting Revealed About Transparency, Records, and Governance

Jun 23•CIAMBA

A Mount Prospect Service Dog Dispute Lands in Federal Court

When a board’s governing documents collide with fair housing law, fair housing law wins.

Jun 19•CIAMBA

Beyond the Budget™ Registration Is Now Open for July–November Cohorts

A practical financial management course for board members, finance committee members, and community association managers.

Jun 17•CIAMBA

Why Most HOA Budgets Are Useless

A budget is not supposed to be a wish.

Jun 16•CIAMBA

The Most Important Budget Document Your HOA Board Never Receives

If directors don’t see the assumptions behind the budget, they’re not really reviewing the budget at all.

Jun 9•CIAMBA

Who Benefits From Your Association’s ECRs?

The hidden value inside HOA and condominium banking relationships.

Jun 3•CIAMBA

Director Sues 175 East Delaware HOA Over Holiday Fund Records

A director’s lawsuit seeks to determine whether records relating to the Association’s six-figure Holiday Fund are association records subject to…

Jun 1•CIAMBA