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Practical advice for running an association
Plain-language articles for committees on collections, accounts, AGMs and member service.
Collections
Service Charge Collection from Tenants vs Owners: Who Pays and How
When a flat is rented out, who should the association bill — the tenant or the owner? A practical guide to setting the rule, keeping contacts and handling arrears when tenants move out.
11 October 2026 5 min read
Collections
Advance Service Charge Payment: A Simple Policy for Your Association
Some members want to pay six or twelve months upfront. Here is how to accept advance service charge payments without confusing your books, plus what to do when rates change mid-year.
11 October 2026 5 min read
Collections
A Dues Collection Calendar for Associations: Month-by-Month Plan
Collections slip when nobody knows what should happen on which day. Use this monthly and yearly dues collection calendar to plan billing, reminders, follow-ups, Eid contributions and reporting.
11 October 2026 4 min read
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Overdue Dues Action Plan: What Treasurers Should Do at 30, 60 and 90 Days
A dues aging report splits arrears into 0–30, 31–60, 61–90 and 90+ days. Learn how to read it, what action fits each bucket, and how to present it to your committee every month.
11 October 2026 4 min read
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New Member Dues Collection: Getting It Right from the First Month
When a flat is sold or a new member joins, old dues and unclear start dates cause arguments for years. A step-by-step checklist for onboarding new members, settling previous dues and starting billing cleanly.
11 October 2026 5 min read
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How apartment owners’ associations in Bangladesh can cut dues arrears
Most arrears are not caused by unwilling owners but by a collection process that makes paying harder than not paying. Six changes that consistently bring arrears down.
18 September 2026 3 min read