The minutes of a meeting are a vital record for homeowners associations, serving as helpful material for a variety of matters. Detailed minutes of various meetings can act as sources of information that guide residents through disputes, bring ...
Before an annual meeting or any important HOA meeting, it’s important to create and send out an agenda to homeowners that outlines what will be covered in the meeting. If you’re not sure what those agendas should look like, we’ve created...
As we near the end of 2023, many homeowners associations (HOAs) are looking for new ways to increase engagement and boost business in the new year. However, it can feel daunting to get homeowners involved, especially when you don’t clearly u...
When it comes to HOA communities, they come in all shapes and sizes. Active adult communities, or 55+ communities, are low-maintenance communities designed with their target market in mind, including amenities, home styles, location, and more....
Studies have shown that over half of Americans don't know their neighbors. As a result, homeowners don’t feel a sense of community. The HOA needs to create a sense of community with its homeowners so that they’ll recognize the benefits...
We’ve discussed HOA legal obligations and HOA Board responsibilities this month, which leads us to the top reasons HOA Boards get sued.
Maintenance Failures
The top reason is the failure of the association to maintain, repair, or...
What are the responsibilities of the HOA? While each association’s duties may vary, all communities should resemble the following HOA Board responsibilities:
Maintenance
The HOA is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of co...
Nearly 350,000 communities and over 70 million people in the United States are members of HOAs. Their HOA Board impacts their daily lives more than their local, county, state, or federal governments. As a result, understanding HOA lega...
The short-term rental boom happened after most HOA communities around the country were created. Several communities lack restrictive covenants to inhibit short-term rentals. Either that or the restrictions are dated, ambiguous and easil...
Short-term rentals have become a hot-button issue in HOA communities. Their popularity is raising concerns in associations and possibly even opening them up to liabilities.
The main problem with short-term rentals in an HOA is that gues...