Price vs A Job Well Done ~ Managing Maintenance Issues in a Homeowners Association
One of the largest questions we get at Key CMI is about managing maintenance issues in a Homeowners Association scenario. Has your board of directors…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
HOA Violation Letters: Is Your Homeowners Association Picking On You?
Often times it seems as though there’s a homeowners association Nazi roaming around your neighborhood looking for reasons to pick on you. It’s easy to get frustrated when you think your homeowners association is telling you what you can and cannot …
Is Your HOA Management Company Too Large?
What is the difference between a large HOA management company and a small HOA management company? The administrative management processes are similar, the pricing is comparable, with the exception of additional fees, and the goal is to grow the …
Why Do I Need HOA Architectural Approval For My Shed When It’s In My Own Backyard And No One Else Will See It?
I’m pretty sure this question and similar ones have been asked of many property managers and Homeowners Association Architectural Review Committee members. As a property manager at Key Community Management, I have …
How Knowledgeable is Your Property Manager Regarding Legal Issues affecting HOAs?
As a leader in homeowners association management, we have been asked many times, “How does a community reduce its legal expenses?” As you keep reading, you may find a solution to this question. Have you ever heard the expression, “His …