What Every HOA Board Should Have in Its Tool BeltWhat Every HOA Board Should Have in Its Tool Belt
It’s always convenient to have some tools in your tool belt – you never know when you might need one. Instead of a...
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Responsibilities an HOA Board Can't Delegate to a ManagerResponsibilities an HOA Board Can't Delegate to a Manager
The most important thing a Board needs to know is that it cannot give away the authority to make decisions. The manager...
Tips for Surviving Job Loss as a Member of a Homeowners AssociationTips for Surviving Job Loss as a Member of a Homeowners Association
It's never a good time to lose your job so how do you survive job loss while owning in a homeowners association? The...
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How to Quickly & Painlessly Break Up With Your HOA ManagerHow to Quickly & Painlessly Break Up With Your HOA Manager
Breaking up is hard to do. After evaluating an HOA manager, a Board may decide it would like to change managers, change...
How to Effectively Evaluate an HOA ManagerHow to Effectively Evaluate an HOA Manager
People and organizations are often afraid of evaluation because they’re afraid of failure. If we don’t fail we can’t...
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17 Tips Every HOA Board Member Can Use17 Tips Every HOA Board Member Can Use
Being an HOA board member is no easy task. There are meetings to attend, decisions to make, and duties to fulfill. With...
How to Turn Your HOA Board of Directors Into a Well-Oiled MachineHow to Turn Your HOA Board of Directors Into a Well-Oiled Machine
How well a homeowners association functions is directly related to how well HOA board members fulfill their roles on...
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3 Ways an HOA Board Can Keep the Association Safe3 Ways an HOA Board Can Keep the Association Safe
It’s the responsibility of the HOA board to protect the homeowner’s association community. When it comes to keeping the...
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How an HOA Board Can Prepare to Work with a Manager for the First TimeHow an HOA Board Can Prepare to Work with a Manager for the First Time
If your HOA board has hired a manager for the first time, there are a number of things it can anticipate the...
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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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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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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...
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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...