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...
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...
There is a growing stigma against living in a community with an HOA. Community associations, like other organizations, rely on people, and misinformation travels much faster than facts. Therefore it is critical to protect your ...
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...
A solid Board of Directors with high ethical standards is in the best interest of the entire community. Guidelines for establishing the Board will be in the HOA's governing documents. The guidelines should include Board member eligibility,...
Have you ever looked around your HOA Board of Directors meeting to see the same familiar faces and wondered why they’re still there, then wondered - why am I still here?? The most common answer is “there’s no one to take my place”....
Each HOA board member brings their own unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas to the role. As volunteers, it’s likely that new HOA board members will lack knowledge and training on how to handle the procedures and policies involved ...