When Is An Increase in Your Homeowners Association Assessments Necessary?
It is the responsibility of your homeowners association’s board of directors to set a budget each …
HOA Beat: Roberts Rules
During a HOA board meeting, what is a good time to implement Robert’s Rules and what is Robert’s Rules? Who was Robert and how did he become the ruler? This latest podcast gives HOA board members and HOA homeowners a detailed explanation on how Robert’s Rules works …
Homeowners Associations and Your Holiday Decorations
Does your homeowners association have a policy regarding holiday decorations? Americans love to show their holiday spirit from flying flags on Independence Day, to spooky …
Are You Prepared For Your HOA Community Annual Meeting?
As a board member, are you prepared for your HOA community annual meeting? The annual meeting is an important part of the HOA corporate structure. It is a time to meet new neighbors and exchange ideas. It also a time for the elected board to shine, while presenting all the accomplishments …
Things You Need to Know About Hiring a Homeowners Association (HOA) Management Company
These days, it is hard enough to hire a plumber let alone an HOA Management Company. For over 14 years we have watched HOA boards struggle with the unenviable position of interviewing two and three management companies only to have their hopes dashed …
HOA Social Media, Safe to Use, Acceptable, or Not?
The obvious answer is yes, HOA social media can be safe to use and acceptable. The practical answer may be yes with caution. We all use some form of social media to communicate to …
HOA BEAT: Are You Being Hassled By Property Management Violation Letters?
Are you being hassled by property management violation letters? Often times it seems as though there’s a homeowners association Nazi roaming around your neighborhood looking for reasons to pick on you by sending out crazy HOA violation letters. It’s easy to get frustrated when you think your homeowners association is …
Do Homeowners in an HOA Community Who Are Selling Their Home Need to Pay an HOA Transfer Fee?
Yes, it is a common practice in the HOA industry for a seller to pay a transfer fee upon the sale of their home. A homeowners association has …
How Does a Homeowners Association Board of Directors Properly Create and Approve its HOA Annual Operating Budget?
Homeowners Association board members are often unfamiliar with how to follow the proper process for putting together an annual operating budget. Board member volunteers may be overwhelmed with …
HOA Beat: Should an HOA board authorize a community Facebook page?
Are you being hassled by property management violation letters? Often times it seems as though there’s a homeowners association Nazi roaming around your neighborhood looking for reasons to pick on you by sending out crazy HOA violation letters. It’s easy to get frustrated when you think your homeowners association is …