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...
Homeowners Associations should have a disaster preparedness plan in place BEFORE an emergency occurs. Creating an emergency plan can be an arduous task. However, it is necessary. While every community is different, a well-crafted HOA Emerg...
Disasters can happen at any moment. Your community should have a plan in place before an emergency arises. The importance of an emergency plan is not only for peace of mind but could save lives if the unexpected happens. Review the plan an...
Sending an official violation letter is an unpleasant but necessary association task. HOA violations will occur at some point, whether homeowners forget the rules or purposefully violate them in the hopes that they won’t get caught. HOA ...
At some point, every Homeowners Association Board of Directors will have someone who should come with a mute button. While most Board members act maturely and can work together civilly, there will be those who prefer discord and intimida...
If you have an open position on your HOA board or you want to be prepared for when it’s time to fill a position, a recruitment letter is a great place to start! A letter gives a personal touch to the recruitment process, allows you to ou...
HOA board members are leaders in the community and should be held to an ethical standard and have a set of rules that help guide them to be considerate and understanding towards residents. Just as companies and businesses have a code of et...
HOAs can’t run on their own. They need great board members and dedicated residents to stay on top of the day-to-day duties; otherwise, your community could be at risk of falling through the cracks. How is your self-managed HOA performing...
Official records of meetings are required to be kept by HOA boards. Usually, that responsibility falls to the secretary of the HOA board, who records the meeting minutes, ensures that they are signed off on, and properly filed and stored a...