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Why an HOA Board Should Use Caution When Hiring a ContractorWhy an HOA Board Should Use Caution When Hiring a Contractor
Finding a contractor who will perform quality work at a reasonable price can be a daunting task for any HOA board....
[News] A Homeowners Association Decides to Grant a Little Girl's Wish[News] A Homeowners Association Decides to Grant a Little Girl's Wish
It seems like the majority of news stories involving homeowners associations these days are negative. You often read...
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Does an HOA Board Have Legal Authority?Does an HOA Board Have Legal Authority?
As a member of your HOA board you have a big responsibility to enhance, maintain and protect your homeowners...
Quick Cheat Sheet: Clarifying the HOA Operating & Reserve BudgetsQuick Cheat Sheet: Clarifying the HOA Operating & Reserve Budgets
You have many responsibilities as an HOA board member that require you to make decisions and take action. Some of the...
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Chimney Safety Tips for Homeowners Association ResidentsChimney Safety Tips for Homeowners Association Residents
There is nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold, winter night. There is also nothing more dangerous if...
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3 Things an HOA Board Can Do Now to Combat Costly Maintenance3 Things an HOA Board Can Do Now to Combat Costly Maintenance
There is always work to be done, especially in a homeowners association. It’s crucial that an HOA Board plan for...
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Resident Tips from an HOA Board: 11 Ways to Protect Your IdentityResident Tips from an HOA Board: 11 Ways to Protect Your Identity
Identity theft can happen to anyone, anywhere, and is a problem any time of the year. The National Foundation for...
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5 Reasons There’s a Disconnect Between the HOA Board and Homeowners5 Reasons There’s a Disconnect Between the HOA Board and Homeowners
The success of a homeowners association is based on the members and Board working together. If the community is not...
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How an HOA Board Can Prepare the Association for a Flooding DisasterHow an HOA Board Can Prepare the Association for a Flooding Disaster
In many areas, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster—and it can happen in your homeowners...
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Homeowners Association Etiquette: Fencing Tips to Avoid DisputesHomeowners Association Etiquette: Fencing Tips to Avoid Disputes
Can’t we all just get along? In a perfect world, yes, but in a homeowners association or any neighborhood for that...
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What to Do When Your HOA Board Doesn’t Plan Well for ProjectsWhat to Do When Your HOA Board Doesn’t Plan Well for Projects
The Scenario You’ve been the treasurer of your homeowners association for 8 years, and have continually warned your...
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HOA Board Checklist: Help Residents Stay Prepared in Cold WeatherHOA Board Checklist: Help Residents Stay Prepared in Cold Weather
Cold and wet conditions cannot only make an Association miserable, but they can also create damage to the homes and...
Where Are Your Homeowners Association Documents & What Do They Say?Where Are Your Homeowners Association Documents & What Do They Say?
As a member of your homeowners association, when you bought a home in your community, you should have received copies...
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Frequently Asked Questions About HOA Board Executive SessionsFrequently Asked Questions About HOA Board Executive Sessions
The purpose and protocol for executive sessions in a homeowners association are often misunderstood by both homeowners...
The Importance of Educating Renters in Your Homeowners AssociationThe Importance of Educating Renters in Your Homeowners Association
If you have renters in your community, they are an important part of your homeowners association, and welcoming...
What’s So Great about Homeowners Associations?What’s So Great about Homeowners Associations?
Homeowners associations offer one of the best opportunities for Americans to own their own homes. They are for the 21st
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How to Convince Other HOA Board Members to Hire a Management CompanyHow to Convince Other HOA Board Members to Hire a Management Company
There is often a member of the HOA board who doesn’t recognize that the Association needs help beyond what the Board...
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Do You Have What it Takes to Be an HOA Board Member?Do You Have What it Takes to Be an HOA Board Member?
The last time that you attended the HOA board meeting for your homeowners association the current board asked you and...