Homeowners in an HOA community often live and work on different schedules, especially now, with many folks still working from home. Homeowners should be able to enjoy their garages, backyards, and outdoor spaces. They should also be min...
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...
The best way to announce that spring has sprung is to revive the common areas and enhance curb appeal around the community. A beautiful and inviting community ensures a better quality of life for residents and improves the resale value of ...
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...
Amending HOA bylaws and covenants is a time-consuming and sometimes arduous task and not done regularly. Concerns like vague language in the HOA covenants that create more questions than answers or issues no longer relevant to the way the asso...
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...
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...