Community Repairs: What Responsibility Does the HOA Hold?
Homeowner’s association assets require maintenance to keep the association in top shape. The homeowner’s association (HOA) is responsible for maintaining the common areas and shared…
What to Do When a Board Member Resigns
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The transition from one board member to another in the wake of resignation can generate some unexpected hardships for associations. Board members can resign…
Multiple Vehicles with Nowhere to Park
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When our HOA was in its infancy and the street was mostly undeveloped, parking was not a problem. Most of the residents were young…
Pet Owners Can Be Great Neighbors Too
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our HOA is filled with pet owners of all kinds. We love our dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, and the occasional reptile. OK, I personally…
Experiences of an HOA Board Lifer
When my husband and I moved into our home 30 years ago, there were only four houses on our street. At closing, we received a…
Types of Community Association Meetings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Community associations are run by elected board members, but it may feel like meetings run the association. Because most community associations are required…
HOA Audits: What You Need to Know
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Responsibly managing finances is a big part of a community association board’s job. Homeowners trust board members to use assessment funds to preserve the…
The Basics of HOA Assessments
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Community associations are attractive to homebuyers because they offer well-manicured common areas, neighborhood events, and amenities, such as pools, parks, and fitness gyms. However,…
How to Reduce Concerns Pertaining to HOA Parking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For HOAs, few things create a stronger sense of community and protect property values better than having a strong parking policy. Reviewing, drafting, or…
A Board Member’s Guide to Fiduciary Duty
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When a candidate accepts their election to the board of directors, they take on a number of duties it comes with a set of…