Posts by HOA Manager:
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Food Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOAFood Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOA
Power failures can be one of the most annoying and disabling occurrences in your HOA. Whether caused by summer storms,...
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Have Association Buildings? Save Energy and Stay Cool at Your HOAHave Association Buildings? Save Energy and Stay Cool at Your HOA
Common area lighting, pools, club houses, and laundry facilities are just a few areas that a Homeowners Association can...
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Why Your HOA Board Should Use a Reserve SpecialistWhy Your HOA Board Should Use a Reserve Specialist
As an HOA board member you probably know what a reserve study is and the importance of doing one. If you don’t, take a...
Has Your Vehicle Been Towed Out of Your HOA Community?Has Your Vehicle Been Towed Out of Your HOA Community?
Unclear or unenforced parking rules can wreak complete havoc in your HOA community. Many reasons contribute to this:...
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Can't Afford a Full-Time HOA Manager? Consulting Services Can HelpCan't Afford a Full-Time HOA Manager? Consulting Services Can Help
Whether your homeowners’ association (HOA) is large with a correspondingly large budget, or small with limited...
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Misconceptions about HOA Property ValuesMisconceptions about HOA Property Values
Almost every homeowners association in the country feels the highs and lows of the housing market. Drawing on our years...
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What Can an HOA Board Do if Owners Refuse to Pay Special Assessments?What Can an HOA Board Do if Owners Refuse to Pay Special Assessments?
Homeowner associations are sometimes faced with special circumstances that arise even when they’ve done an excellent...
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HOA Board Checklist for Hiring 3rd Party ContractorsHOA Board Checklist for Hiring 3rd Party Contractors
You wouldn’t dream of inviting an unverified contractor into your home to make repairs...let alone the homes under your...
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Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?
More precisely, does an HOA’s Board of Directors have authority to make important decisions for the community without...
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How to Find and Recruit Great HOA Board Members for Your CommunityHow to Find and Recruit Great HOA Board Members for Your Community
When your community is recruiting new HOA board members, there are certain qualities to look for in prospective members...
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Eliminate the Risks of Not Having Adequate HOA Reserve FundsEliminate the Risks of Not Having Adequate HOA Reserve Funds
The risks of not having enough HOA reserve funds for your community are as serious as the risks of not having enough...
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Ways to Encourage Members to Attend HOA Board MeetingsWays to Encourage Members to Attend HOA Board Meetings
Successful communities, governed by successful Home Owners’ Associations (HOAs), typically have strong, effective...
6 Questions to Ask About How the HOA Board Manages Its Finances6 Questions to Ask About How the HOA Board Manages Its Finances
The Board of Directors (BOD) for your homeowners association has an immense financial obligation to the community. One...
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How to Actually Get Things Accomplished at Your HOA Board MeetingHow to Actually Get Things Accomplished at Your HOA Board Meeting
It’s a new year, and that means a new round of board meetings. Since the Davis-Stirling act requires that HOA board...
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Reasons Your HOA Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA ManagerReasons Your HOA Board Should Consider Hiring an HOA Manager
An HOA functions like a mini-city, collecting funds, managing finances, maintaining facilities and adopting and...
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5 Ways Your HOA Board May Unknowingly Put the Community at Risk 5 Ways Your HOA Board May Unknowingly Put the Community at Risk
As a homeowners association board member, your responsibilities to the community you oversee are many. Homeowners look...
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HOA Fees: A Clear Collection Policy is Essential for Your HOA BoardHOA Fees: A Clear Collection Policy is Essential for Your HOA Board
Every HOA's number one priority is the legal fiduciary responsibility to enhance and maintain their property. The only...
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Do Your HOA Board Members Know What's Required for Annual Disclosures?Do Your HOA Board Members Know What's Required for Annual Disclosures?
You serve on your homeowners’ association’s board of directors. You work hard, preparing for and attending meetings and...