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The Importance of Democracy in Your Homeowners Association CommunityThe Importance of Democracy in Your Homeowners Association Community
Homeowners within in a homeowners association possess a right to participate in deciding what will be done about...
Tips if You're Planning HOA Board Elections at Your Annual MeetingTips if You're Planning HOA Board Elections at Your Annual Meeting
Is your HOA board ready for the association’s annual meeting? Typically, most homeowner’s association hold their annual...
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8 Things to Be Thankful for in Your Homeowners Association8 Things to Be Thankful for in Your Homeowners Association
As Thanksgiving approaches many of us have many things to be grateful for. Volunteering as an HOA board member of your...
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5 Actions an HOA Board Should Take to Clarify Maintenance & Insurance5 Actions an HOA Board Should Take to Clarify Maintenance & Insurance
One common subject that often causes confusion in a homeowners association is grasping the difference between the...
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What Your HOA Board Needs to Know About Maintaining PlaygroundsWhat Your HOA Board Needs to Know About Maintaining Playgrounds
Some associations have extra space for various amenities. Some have parks, tennis courts, or even lakes and water...
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Does Your Homeowners Association Allow Political Yard Signs?Does Your Homeowners Association Allow Political Yard Signs?
Americans are starting to gear up for voting date and showing support for their preferred 2016 presidential candidate...
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Help for HOA Boards Sorting Out Secret Ballots, Quorums and ElectionsHelp for HOA Boards Sorting Out Secret Ballots, Quorums and Elections
As a volunteer HOA board member or homeowner within an association, elections, quorums, secret ballots and things...
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What an HOA Board Should Do About Bullying in a Homeowners AssociationWhat an HOA Board Should Do About Bullying in a Homeowners Association
There’s a lot of talk, along with articles and commentary these days about online bullying. This can take place on...
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Questions About How an HOA Board Uses the Reserve FundQuestions About How an HOA Board Uses the Reserve Fund
Each and every homeowner’s association should have a reserve fund as part of its budget to plan and prepare for future...
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What is a Reserve Study and Why Should an HOA Board Care?What is a Reserve Study and Why Should an HOA Board Care?
As a homeowner or renter in a homeowners association, you know the importance of setting aside a little bit of money...
For the People, By the Homeowners: HOA Board Governance in a NutshellFor the People, By the Homeowners: HOA Board Governance in a Nutshell
Community associations have a lot in common with municipal governments. As members of a governing body -- and typically...
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How an HOA Board Can Ask for Member's Help as Inspectors of ElectionHow an HOA Board Can Ask for Member's Help as Inspectors of Election
It’s that time again in your homeowners association – time for the Annual Director Election. To be proactive and try to...
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A Crucial Question Before Moving into an HOA: How Much Are HOA Fees?A Crucial Question Before Moving into an HOA: How Much Are HOA Fees?
Did you know you can request a copy of the CC&Rs that detail just about everything you need to know about the HOA,...
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What Do HOA Fees Cover?What Do HOA Fees Cover?
Part of being a member in a California homeowners association is the routine practice of having to pay monthly HOA...
Tips to Help Homeowners Association Residents Prevent Kitchen FiresTips to Help Homeowners Association Residents Prevent Kitchen Fires
Fire can be a fear of residents within a homeowners association. They can break out in all sorts of situations, so it’s...
How Can the HOA Board Be Politically Correct During Campaign Season?How Can the HOA Board Be Politically Correct During Campaign Season?
The presidential race is in full-swing and everyone is gearing up for the home stretch of campaign season. While some...
Tips from an HOA Board: Help Residents Breathe Easy in Their HomesTips from an HOA Board: Help Residents Breathe Easy in Their Homes
Believe it or not, the air inside the homes in your homeowners association may be less healthy than the air outdoors....
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9 Tips for Safe Nighttime Driving in Your Homeowners Association9 Tips for Safe Nighttime Driving in Your Homeowners Association
Driving at night can be tricky, especially through poorly lit homeowners association neighborhoods or dimly lit...