To run a successful HOA, staying connected with residents and keeping them involved in the community is important. Whether you want to inform them of an upcoming event or ask for their feedback, communicating with your residents is essential. ...
Spring is right around the corner, so you should start thinking about your spring maintenance checklist if you haven’t already. With the change in season comes tasks that should be added to your list, so you’re ready to spring into spring!...
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...
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...