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An HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duty: The Key to Avoid Conflicts of InterestAn HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duty: The Key to Avoid Conflicts of Interest
In homeowner’s associations, you and every board member are considered a fiduciary and are duty bound to act in the...
No More Assessment Increase! (Said No HOA Board Ever)No More Assessment Increase! (Said No HOA Board Ever)
The HOA board is thrilled to announce it is lowering assessments by implementing an exciting new program that will...
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Summertime Safety Tips for Pets in Your Homeowners AssociationSummertime Safety Tips for Pets in Your Homeowners Association
Does your homeowner’s association allow pets? Many associations do and it goes without saying how much owners love...
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Why a Strategic Plan is Crucial for Your Homeowners AssociationWhy a Strategic Plan is Crucial for Your Homeowners Association
Are you reviewing and updating your homeowner’s association’s strategic plan? A strategic plan outlines priorities and...
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Why It's Imporant an HOA Board Pays Attention to the Open Meeting ActWhy It's Imporant an HOA Board Pays Attention to the Open Meeting Act
A good number of Board members understand that being a leader within their homeowners association can be a very...
3 Basic Association Accounting Concepts HOA Board Members Should Know3 Basic Association Accounting Concepts HOA Board Members Should Know
Making and sticking to a budget is not a hard concept for someone to understand. You bring in X amount of dollars each...
Tips for Addressing Open Comments at HOA Board MeetingsTips for Addressing Open Comments at HOA Board Meetings
It’s required by law that time be set aside at each HOA board meeting for members to address the Board. This time for...
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The Importance of Committees in a Homeowners AssociationThe Importance of Committees in a Homeowners Association
Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” In order to effectively run a homeowners...
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The Major Benefit That Lead One HOA Board to Choose Hignell [News]The Major Benefit That Lead One HOA Board to Choose Hignell [News]
Why would a homeowners association hire a management company? It’s a question that each individual association answers...
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4 Types of Meetings in a Homeowners Association: Defined4 Types of Meetings in a Homeowners Association: Defined
What’s the difference between a homeowners association board meeting and an annual meeting, or an executive session and...
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What to Know About Using Private Drones in Your Homeowners AssociationWhat to Know About Using Private Drones in Your Homeowners Association
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a drone! Camera-mounted private drones are becoming increasingly popular. However, the...
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Tips from an HOA Board: Protect Your Home Against Drainage FailureTips from an HOA Board: Protect Your Home Against Drainage Failure
The kids are back in school, the air is cooler, the leaves are falling – fall must be here. But, before you can enjoy...
Fireplace Maintenance Tips for HOA MembersFireplace Maintenance Tips for HOA Members
Do the homes in your homeowners association have fireplaces? One of winter’s great pleasures is relaxing in front of a...
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How Homeowners Association Residents Can Take Action Against Junk MailHow Homeowners Association Residents Can Take Action Against Junk Mail
Disgusted by all of those unsolicited credit card offers clogging up your mailbox? Tired of lugging catalogs and junk...
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Ways Your Homeowners Association Can Help Conserve WaterWays Your Homeowners Association Can Help Conserve Water
Do you keep your water running when doing the dishes? Do you wash half loads of laundry? Do you enjoy extra-long, hot...
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Simple Safety Tips to Avoid House Fires in Your Homeowners AssociationSimple Safety Tips to Avoid House Fires in Your Homeowners Association
An HOA board is responsible for many things in a homeowners association. One of the most important is the safety of...
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New Bill Proposes Guidelines for Turf in Homeowners AssociationsNew Bill Proposes Guidelines for Turf in Homeowners Associations
Does your homeowners association have guidelines/specifications for installation of artificial turf? Bill AB 349 makes...
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Guidelines for the Homeowner Forum at HOA Board MeetingsGuidelines for the Homeowner Forum at HOA Board Meetings
In homeowners associations, residents are encouraged to attend and observe HOA board meetings. Does your Association...