Chimney Safety Tips for Homeowners Association ResidentsChimney Safety Tips for Homeowners Association Residents
There is nothing as serene as a warm, crackling fire on a cold, winter night. There is also nothing more dangerous if...
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Resident Tips from an HOA Board: 11 Ways to Protect Your IdentityResident Tips from an HOA Board: 11 Ways to Protect Your Identity
Identity theft can happen to anyone, anywhere - even in a homeowners association - and is a problem any time of the...
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How an HOA Board Can Prepare the Association for a Flooding DisasterHow an HOA Board Can Prepare the Association for a Flooding Disaster
In many areas, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster—and it can happen in your homeowners...
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Homeowners Association Etiquette: Fencing Tips to Avoid DisputesHomeowners Association Etiquette: Fencing Tips to Avoid Disputes
Can’t we all just get along? In a perfect world, yes, but in a homeowners association or any neighborhood for that...
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Do Your HOA Board Members Know Which Documents Are Open for Review?Do Your HOA Board Members Know Which Documents Are Open for Review?
As an HOA board member, you should know what homeowners association documents your members are entitled to review....
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Why Paying Your HOA Board Members is a BIG MistakeWhy Paying Your HOA Board Members is a BIG Mistake
Does your homeowners association pay or compensate the Board of Directors? I recently learned of an HOA that...
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Tips to Help HOA Board Members Manage Homeowner ForumsTips to Help HOA Board Members Manage Homeowner Forums
All meetings of the HOA board, excluding executive sessions, are open meetings. A required part of every homeowners...
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Special Assessments in a Homeowners Association: A Necessary EvilSpecial Assessments in a Homeowners Association: A Necessary Evil
There is no way to sugar-coat a special assessment. Receiving a notice that you owe more money to your homeowners...
How the Budget Committee Works in a Homeowners AssociationHow the Budget Committee Works in a Homeowners Association
For homeowners associations with a January through December budget year, the time clock is ticking to develop a budget...
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The Clock is Ticking! California Homeowners Association Budget HelpThe Clock is Ticking! California Homeowners Association Budget Help
If you're part of a homeowners association in California, the time to send out your budget and disclosure package is...
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What Does this Thing Called Fiduciary Duty Mean for HOA Board Members?What Does this Thing Called Fiduciary Duty Mean for HOA Board Members?
As a new or current HOA board member you may often hear terms that you’re unfamiliar with. It’s important to ask...
Why It’s Important to Read the CC&Rs in Your Homeowners AssociationWhy It’s Important to Read the CC&Rs in Your Homeowners Association
Do you remember receiving the covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) when you moved into the Association? Do...
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Questions to Ask When Interviewing HOA Management CompaniesQuestions to Ask When Interviewing HOA Management Companies
Your HOA board has decided it’s time to hire an HOA management company, and you are in charge of the interview...
What to Do About Simple Neighbor Disputes in a Homeowners AssociationWhat to Do About Simple Neighbor Disputes in a Homeowners Association
When you move into a new home or you welcome new neighbors into the homeowners association all you can do is hope for...
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Why a Maintenance Schedule is Important in a Homeowners AssociationWhy a Maintenance Schedule is Important in a Homeowners Association
One of the benefits of living in a homeowners association is enjoying access to common areas such as a swimming pool,...
Does a Homeowners Association Need an Architectural Review Committee?Does a Homeowners Association Need an Architectural Review Committee?
Most homeowners associations have a set of written design review standards and processes. Some homeowners mistakenly...
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How to Recruit a Homeowner to Become an HOA Board MemberHow to Recruit a Homeowner to Become an HOA Board Member
Being a board member in a homeowners association is a difficult job. It takes a commitment of time and resources, but...
Resident Tips from an HOA Board: A Yard’s Curb Appeal CountsResident Tips from an HOA Board: A Yard’s Curb Appeal Counts
Summer is in full swing, but the fall season will be here before we know it! This is a great time to do a little...