HOA Homefront: How to attain the elusive membership quorum
Some of the most important HOA decisions must be made by membership vote, but many associations cannot make those decisions because they…
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Fireworks spark HOA controversy
Condo Q&A – Joe Adams | Special to Fort Myers News-Press Q: While current Florida law permits the use of fireworks 3…
Lawmaker wants oversight on states HOA’s
By Chris Rosato | BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Homeowners associations have their purpose and set important rules and standards. But, one…
7 Ways to Recruit HOA Board Members
Finding volunteers to fill positions on the HOA board can come as a challenge. After all, board members don’t get paid for…
Noise in Your HOA
The homeowners in your community will often live and work on different schedules: an ER nurse may sleep during the day and…
Tips before starting major repairs on your community
One of the greatest challenges HOAs periodically face is major reconstruction. Whether a new roof, balcony rehabilitation or other major repairs, the…
Granting ACC Variances Within Your HOA
Written By Spectrum | Organizing and maintaining a solid improvement request strategy can help an HOA protect property values and increase homeowner…
HOA Homefront: Is it OK for an association to allow volunteer labor?
Q: We’re a small association, so even the idea of boards and directors is beyond what we could hope to have. We…
HOA Homefront: What happens when an election is tied?
Q: We had an election where 3 people ran for 2 positions and the second and third place vote-getters tied. Without giving…
6 tips on recruiting HOA professionals!
One of the main causes of burnout among active HOA board members and volunteers is the fact that they’re doing too much.…
‘I feel angels are good for you’: Senior fights HOA over angel statue
Written By Joe Ducey | MESA, AZ — There are nearly 10,000 HOAs in Arizona regulating more than two million homeowners.…
Tips On Amending A Partnership Agreement!
By Gail Sessoms | Georgia’s Property Owners’ Association Act provides rules for the creation and operation of homeowners’ associations, or HOAs, and…
Plenty New In 2022 For California HOAs
By Kelly G. Richardson | Many laws are changing for California HOAs this year, and here is a recap of the most…
Are secret recordings and no meetings legal?
Q: What are the HOA manager and board responsibilities for the homeowners’ portion of the board meeting? Presently, virtual sessions are done…
HOA Homefront: Returning to HOA normalcy
By Kelly G. Richardson on Dec. 11, 2021 | The San Diego Union-Tribune Although the world still struggles with the pandemic, there’s…
Opinion: HOAs Should Make Short-term Rental Decisions
Of every 10 Cornelius properties, nine are in a neighborhood governed by a homeowners association (HOA). Front of mind right now are…