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...
Whether you’re just starting out as a new HOA Board or a seasoned community with countless years under your belt, we bet that you’ve run into some common pitfalls that almost all HOA Boards face. Luckily, knowledge is power, and we’re ta...
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...
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...
The short-term rental industry has grown exponentially over the past several years, demonstrating a trend that is here to stay. It raises significant concerns for communities. Here are common concerns for short-term rentals.
Safety
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Folks need to feel safe and secure at home. And the HOA is responsible for making that happen throughout the community. The Board is accountable for optimizing preventive measures to keep the residents and their properties out of harm's...
HOA Board meetings can be exhausting. Marathon meetings are common for many HOA Boards, but is it necessary? According to Lumen Learning, “The span of time that the average person can focus on complex decision-making tasks without losing...