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...
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”....
Homeowners agree to the association’s covenants when they buy a home in an HOA, including dues and assessments. However, as with any system that requires people to pay, some homeowners will miss their payment deadlines. But, not all folks be...
Communication is essential for HOA governance. For a homeowner’s association to function smoothly and efficiently, the HOA board of directors must meet regularly to discuss the association’s operations; and owners must be allowed to me...
Excellent communication is what sets good HOAs apart from the rest. Being able to keep residents informed and included improves the life of the residents. There are all kinds of communication techniques, and using more than one can guarant...