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Help for HOA Boards Sorting Out Secret Ballots, Quorums and ElectionsHelp for HOA Boards Sorting Out Secret Ballots, Quorums and Elections
As a volunteer HOA board member or homeowner within an association, elections, quorums, secret ballots and things...
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5 Reasons There’s a Disconnect Between the HOA Board and Homeowners5 Reasons There’s a Disconnect Between the HOA Board and Homeowners
The success of a homeowners association is based on the members and Board working together. If the community is not...
Help Your HOA Board Members Understand Crime and Fidelity InsuranceHelp Your HOA Board Members Understand Crime and Fidelity Insurance
While nearly all homeowners associations have some type of policies on the books, many HOA boards have little or no...
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How Many Years Should an HOA Reserve Study Cover?How Many Years Should an HOA Reserve Study Cover?
So, your homeowners association is contemplating doing a reserve fund study. Perhaps you are a new HOA and need to...
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3 Important Tips for an Effective HOA Board Meeting3 Important Tips for an Effective HOA Board Meeting
When you hear the word “meeting” do you want to run in the other direction? We’ve all been in meetings that drag on...
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The One Thing That Can Take an HOA Board from Good to GreatThe One Thing That Can Take an HOA Board from Good to Great
What makes an average HOA board amazing and a good HOA board great? It can be summarized in one word: education. An...
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Do Your HOA Board Members Know What's Required for Annual Disclosures?Do Your HOA Board Members Know What's Required for Annual Disclosures?
You serve on your homeowners association’s board of directors. You work hard preparing for and attending meetings and...
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HOA Fees: A Clear Collection Policy is Essential for Your HOA BoardHOA Fees: A Clear Collection Policy is Essential for Your HOA Board
Every HOA's number one priority is the legal fiduciary responsibility to enhance and maintain their property. The only...
3 Basic Responsibilities That Come with Being an HOA Board Member3 Basic Responsibilities That Come with Being an HOA Board Member
You and your neighbors who have volunteered and been elected to serve on the HOA board are responsible for making...
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3 Crucial Responsibilities of a New HOA Board Member3 Crucial Responsibilities of a New HOA Board Member
You've tossed your hat into the ring to become an HOA board member for your association. The ballots have been counted...
How to Effectively Evaluate an HOA ManagerHow to Effectively Evaluate an HOA Manager
People and organizations are often afraid of evaluation because they’re afraid of failure. If we don’t fail we can’t...
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How HOA Board Members Can Tune in to Meetings OnlineHow HOA Board Members Can Tune in to Meetings Online
Whether you’re out of town or out of commission, you can still attend the homeowners association board meetings by...
3 Steps an HOA Board Can Take to Resolve Disputes in the Association3 Steps an HOA Board Can Take to Resolve Disputes in the Association
A homeowners association and its members disagree from time to time. When there's a dispute, the HOA board must provide...
Ways to Thank a Volunteer in Your Homeowners AssociationWays to Thank a Volunteer in Your Homeowners Association
Doing good may be its own reward, but most homeowners association volunteers would probably agree that it’s also nice...
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What an HOA Board Should Do Now at the Start of the New Fiscal YearWhat an HOA Board Should Do Now at the Start of the New Fiscal Year
If your homeowners association operates on the fiscal year, then Happy New Fiscal Year! Have your fellow HOA board...
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Why Residents Should Be Committee Members in a Homeowners AssociationWhy Residents Should Be Committee Members in a Homeowners Association
As a homeowners association member, it’s important to understand that committees are an integral part of the...
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What is a Reserve Study and Why Should an HOA Board Care?What is a Reserve Study and Why Should an HOA Board Care?
As a homeowner or renter in a homeowners association, you know the importance of setting aside a little bit of money...
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Tips to Keep Assessments from Increasing in the Homeowners AssociationTips to Keep Assessments from Increasing in the Homeowners Association
Keeping assessments from constantly increasing in a homeowners association is one of the most important things an HOA...