Disciplinary hearings: Why condos/HOAs should conduct them
Rules are one big reason people either love or hate the idea of governed communities. Some feel that they establish expectations and…
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Conflicts of interest in condo/HOA communities
You’ve heard people say that “honesty is the best policy” before, but these types of colloquial phrases seldom provide you with practical…
HOA Board Member Burnout: Signs, Causes & Solutions
Unfortunately, HOA board member burnout is becoming increasingly common. Board members have to handle complex situations and sometimes difficult residents. Recent events…
A Practical Guide to Self-Managing A Small HOA
Self-managing a small HOA is an excellent way to save money, increase efficiency, and gain control over your community. Although it brings…
Email policies for condos and HOAs
Did you know that the average office employee receives about 120 emails every business day? The average board member may get twice…
HOA Fraud on The Rise: How to Safeguard Your Property, Community, and Finances
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are an essential component of many communities, providing homeowners with the necessary services and amenities. Unfortunately, HOAs can also…
The most expensive HOA costs
Well-managed HOAs create a happy and functional living environment for community members. Property values tend to be higher in HOAs, and these…
How to Monetize your HOA Website so your Community can Save Money?
Board members and managers tend to see websites as an expense rather than a source of revenue. A website is an essential tool…
Does my HOA need a full accounting system?
HOAs are strongly encouraged to use some form of accounting software for the sake of their sanity and financial stability. Software eliminates…
9 things to know when planning HOA events
Owners probably won’t remember much about last year’s general meeting, but they will share fond memories of the laid-back summer barbeque or…
Creating an Emergency Management Plan for Your Community
Although it can be hard to predict when and where an emergency might happen, that doesn’t mean that you can’t be prepared…
Yearly checklist for HOAs
The start of a new year provides an opportunity for association leaders to assess and amend rules, processes and schedules. Work with…
Tips to improve your condo/HOA’s reserve fund
Roughly 26.6 $billion was collected for reserve funds from U.S. association members in 2021, reports the Foundation for Community Association Research. That…
HOA Homefront: Help! Our manager is controlling the board
Q: I live in a relatively new development. Until a few months ago, the builder had control of the board. We had…
Here’s what you should know about condo/HOA board candidate statements
Isn’t it odd how challenging it can be to talk about yourself? No one knows you better than you, but articulating what…
HOA Homefront: What happens when they won’t pay HOA dues?
Q: A neighbor bought a condo and rents it out, but has not paid ANY HOA fees for over two years! When…