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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...
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The Role of the Developer in a Homeowners AssociationThe Role of the Developer in a Homeowners Association
How is a homeowners association born? Where do the board members come from if there aren’t any homeowners yet? These...
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11 Tips for a Less Stressful Move to a Homeowners Association11 Tips for a Less Stressful Move to a Homeowners Association
Whether your new home is just down the street in a nearby homeowners association or across the country, moving can be...
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Selling Your House in a Homeowners Association? Scents Can HelpSelling Your House in a Homeowners Association? Scents Can Help
So your house is on the market and you’re ready to make a dynamic first impression on potential buyers looking at...
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7 FAQs About Doing a Reserve Study in Your Homeowners Association7 FAQs About Doing a Reserve Study in Your Homeowners Association
“What is a reserve study and how do we do one?” This is an important question that board members should be asking in...
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Tips for Safe Summer Fun in Your Homeowners AssociationTips for Safe Summer Fun in Your Homeowners Association
School’s out for summer! What will your children do this summer? How will you make sure that they're safe in your...