Be Influential by being Respectful

In this article, the author emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relations with condo boards and management to remain influential on important matters. Certain actions such as staff abuse, seeking rule exemptions without sufficient notice, and threatening legal action are likely to cause unnecessary tension and result in a lack of respect from the board and management. The author stresses the need for residents to view themselves as part of the same team as the board and management and to treat each other with respect to maintain a constructive approach to good relations.