What an HOA Board Should Know About Calling a Special MeetingWhat an HOA Board Should Know About Calling a Special Meeting
Have you, as a member of a Board of Directors for a homeowners association, ever had a special meeting called for your...
What Exactly Are the Governing Documents in a Homeowners Association?What Exactly Are the Governing Documents in a Homeowners Association?
We’re always talking about the governing documents of a homeowners association, but what are they, why are they...
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Are There Exceptions to the Rules in a Homeowners Association?Are There Exceptions to the Rules in a Homeowners Association?
Associations have rules to preserve the appearance of the community, protect the value of the common property and...
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7 Great Reminders of Your Commitment to the Homeowners Association7 Great Reminders of Your Commitment to the Homeowners Association
The homeowners association is a home and community. When you chose to be a member, you agreed to some unique...
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Real Questions from Members with Answers from an HOA Manager [Part 1]Real Questions from Members with Answers from an HOA Manager [Part 1]
As an HOA board member you're faced with issues in your homeowner’s association day in and day out. Sometimes you have...
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Basic Responsibilities That Come with Being an HOA Board MemberBasic Responsibilities That Come with Being an HOA Board Member
Your community within your homeowner's association is more than just a neighborhood. In many ways, it’s a lot like a...
How to Be the World’s Worst HOA Board MemberHow to Be the World’s Worst HOA Board Member
You don’t want to be that guy (or gal) do you? You know the one – unreliable, uninformed, and unmotivated. It seems...
Best Practices: Discouraging Wild Animals in a Homeowners AssociationBest Practices: Discouraging Wild Animals in a Homeowners Association
Deer browsing in the back yard is charming. Birds are beautiful, graceful and melodic. Seeing coyote in the distance...
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An HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duty: The Key to Avoid Conflicts of InterestAn HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duty: The Key to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
In homeowner’s associations, you and every board member are considered a fiduciary and are duty bound to act in the...
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How to Prepare for Presenting Your Great Idea to the HOA BoardHow to Prepare for Presenting Your Great Idea to the HOA Board
You live in a homeowner’s association. You have a great idea. You’re not on the board, and elections are months away....
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Tips to Improve Your Monthly HOA Board MeetingsTips to Improve Your Monthly HOA Board Meetings
In any organization meetings often seem like a necessary evil. Many people feel like they go to meetings to discuss...
How Can Residents Be Active in Your Homeowner's Association?How Can Residents Be Active in Your Homeowner's Association?
Every homeowner’s association community always seems to have a lot going on, and that can sometimes include, among...
No More Assessment Increase! (Said No HOA Board Ever)No More Assessment Increase! (Said No HOA Board Ever)
The HOA board is thrilled to announce it is lowering assessments by implementing an exciting new program that will...
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How an HOA Board Should Use the Reserve Fund vs. Operating FundHow an HOA Board Should Use the Reserve Fund vs. Operating Fund
Funding community operations is one of the most important, if not the most important, functions of an HOA board....
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Summertime Safety Tips for Pets in Your Homeowners AssociationsSummertime Safety Tips for Pets in Your Homeowners Associations
Does your homeowner’s association allow pets? Many associations do and it goes without saying how much owners love...
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3 Important Qualities of an HOA Management Company3 Important Qualities of an HOA Management Company
When an HOA board is hiring or evaluating an HOA management company it’s important to look at the big picture. The...
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Why a Strategic Plan is Crucial for Your Homeowners AssociationWhy a Strategic Plan is Crucial for Your Homeowners Association
Are you reviewing and updating your homeowner’s association’s strategic plan? A strategic plan outlines priorities and...
Why a Loan is (Sometimes) a Good Idea for Your Homeowners AssociationWhy a Loan is (Sometimes) a Good Idea for Your Homeowners Association
Your association board is planning for the big project on the horizon, and is currently reviewing how to finance it....