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.
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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...
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 ...
Making a few changes in your HOA can have a big impact on your community. If you’re looking to improve your neighborhood year after year, setting goals for your HOA in the new year is a great place to start. Check out some of the resolut...
One of the benefits of living in Texas is getting to enjoy mild winters. While we don’t have to worry about shoveling our driveways or salting our walkways, there is some winter maintenance your HOA should be doing and reminding homeowne...
When it comes time to host an annual HOA meeting, there are a lot of things that need to be covered to keep the neighborhood informed. The annual meetings are a time to discuss things like the annual budget, assessment fees, board election...
One of the many benefits of being a part of an HOA are the guidelines put in place to help increase the property values of homes in the community. All homeowners are looking to increase their property value in order to have a financial gai...