As a managing member of an HOA Board, handling homeowner conflicts is one of the most difficult parts of the job. Emotions can run high, conflicts can quickly turn from bad to worse, and legitimate issues might need to be immediately resolved....
If you want to increase community engagement and provide a sense of belonging within your HOA, hosting family-friendly events this summer could do the trick! People love being outside in the sunshine and getting to know their neighbors, so sum...
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...
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...
The rules of your HOA will shape how the community functions, what actions can be taken, and the overall lifestyle and happiness of your neighborhood. It’s important to have the right guidelines, regulations, and CC&Rs in place. If y...
Creating a welcoming community and maintaining the home values for residents falls on the shoulders of the HOA. In order to do just that, HOAs must create and enforce rules and regulations, but which rules are enforceable and unenforceable...
In part one, we looked at how to begin preparing an HOA budget. We discussed setting goals, looking at the current finances, and prioritizing repairs. In part two, we’re going to look at gathering figures and how to plan for the unexpect...