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Guidelines for the Homeowner Forum at HOA Board MeetingsGuidelines for the Homeowner Forum at HOA Board Meetings
In homeowners associations, residents are encouraged to attend and observe HOA board meetings. Does your Association...
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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...
3 Steps an HOA Board Can Take to Resolve Disputes in the Association3 Steps an HOA Board Can Take to Resolve Disputes in the Association
A homeowners association and its members disagree from time to time. The HOA board must provide the homeowner an...
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The Best Homeowners Association Budget Advice You’ve Ever HeardThe Best Homeowners Association Budget Advice You’ve Ever Heard
You don’t want to be bored with numbers, spreadsheets, dollars and cents. You already know that’s what a budget is made...
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What Do Residents Say About Living in a Homeowners Association?What Do Residents Say About Living in a Homeowners Association?
Americans who live in community associations are overwhelmingly pleased with their communities. They are expressing...
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3 Types of Rules in Your Homeowners Association to Respectfully Follow3 Types of Rules in Your Homeowners Association to Respectfully Follow
Fact: About 63 million Americans live in a new suburban community or planned unit development, according to the ...
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Does Your Homeowners Association Budget Include the Right Components?Does Your Homeowners Association Budget Include the Right Components?
Many homeowners associations operate on the fiscal year (July through June). If your Association is one of them then...
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Considerations About Artificial Turf in Your Homeowners AssociationConsiderations About Artificial Turf in Your Homeowners Association
It’s the responsibility of the HOA board to protect, maintain and enhance the Association. This comes in all shapes and...
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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...
Tips from an HOA Board: 6 Ways Members Can Be Crime StoppersTips from an HOA Board: 6 Ways Members Can Be Crime Stoppers
Everyone wants a safe place to call home, and your homeowners association should strive to make all residents feel...
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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...
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Common Challenges Every HOA Board Faces & Resources to HelpCommon Challenges Every HOA Board Faces & Resources to Help
Every organization comes with its fair share of challenges. The difference between an organization that thrives and one...
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What an HOA Board Should Consider Before Signing a Management ContractWhat an HOA Board Should Consider Before Signing a Management Contract
If your HOA board has decided to hire a management company to help with the day-to-day running of the homeowners...
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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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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....
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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...