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Things an HOA Board Should Consider When Planning Next Year's BudgetThings an HOA Board Should Consider When Planning Next Year's Budget
Preparing next year's budget for your homeowners is one of the most important undertakings for the HOA board. Fiduciary...
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The #1 Problem Homeowners Associations Have With Management CompaniesThe #1 Problem Homeowners Associations Have With Management Companies
Are you tired of the lack of customer service from the management company your association has had for a number of...
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When Misguided Attempts to Keep HOA Fees Low Affect the Reserve FundWhen Misguided Attempts to Keep HOA Fees Low Affect the Reserve Fund
The reserve fund of a homeowners association is often misunderstood by members and sometimes the HOA board as well....
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[Survey] How Bed Bugs May Be Affecting Your Homeowners Association[Survey] How Bed Bugs May Be Affecting Your Homeowners Association
Planned Unit Developments and Condominiums with attached walls tend to have more challenges around confining issues...
Food Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOAFood Safety During a Power Outage in Your HOA
Power failures can be one of the most annoying and disabling occurrences in your HOA. Whether caused by summer storms,...
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Tips to Save Energy and Stay Cool in HOA Common Area BuildingsTips to Save Energy and Stay Cool in HOA Common Area Buildings
Common area lighting, pools, club houses, and laundry facilities are just a few areas that a homeowners association can...
Has Your Vehicle Been Towed Out of Your HOA Community?Has Your Vehicle Been Towed Out of Your HOA Community?
Unclear or unenforced parking rules can wreak complete havoc in your HOA community. Many reasons contribute to this:...
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Misconceptions about HOA Property ValuesMisconceptions about HOA Property Values
Almost every homeowners association in the country feels the highs and lows of the housing market. Drawing on our years...
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What Can an HOA Board Do if Owners Refuse to Pay Special Assessments?What Can an HOA Board Do if Owners Refuse to Pay Special Assessments?
Homeowner associations are sometimes faced with special circumstances that arise even when they’ve done an excellent...
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What Makes a Good Property Manager?What Makes a Good Property Manager?
There are a lot of property managers out there. They have different backgrounds, styles and strengths. It is important...
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Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?
Does an HOA board have authority to make important decisions for the community without seeking input from their...
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Homeowners AssociationHow to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in a Homeowners Association
Homeowner associations with common area buildings and structures are required to stay up to code and should schedule...
Why Your Homeowners Association Needs Professional ManagementWhy Your Homeowners Association Needs Professional Management
There’s a lot more to managing a community association effectively than you may realize. It’s much more than property...
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6 Red Flags of a Difficult HOA Board Member6 Red Flags of a Difficult HOA Board Member
A well-focused board of directors is efficient, productive, and in most cases, a pleasure to work with. The board of...
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HOA Tips: Taking Out the TrashHOA Tips: Taking Out the Trash
When it comes to getting rid of garbage, many Homeowner Association members are apt to simply toss their waste in the...
What Do Your HOA Rules Say About Legalized Marijuana?What Do Your HOA Rules Say About Legalized Marijuana?
Do you have to put up with the smoke and smell from marijuana? The simple answer is NO. Possession and use of...
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Why Keeping HOA Fees Low is a Terrible IdeaWhy Keeping HOA Fees Low is a Terrible Idea
Working for one of the largest HOA management companies in Northern California I get a lot of phone calls from...
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Does Winter in Your Homeowners Association Get You Down?Does Winter in Your Homeowners Association Get You Down?
Many homeowners dread the end of summer—sunny days, mild nights, vacations, the beach, ball games, picnics and so much...