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How Often Do You Recommend Doing a Reserve Study?How Often Do You Recommend Doing a Reserve Study?
Reserve studies are a critical tool for HOAs to help ensure that they have adequate funds available to cover future...
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Can the HOA Board Borrow Money from the Reserves?Can the HOA Board Borrow Money from the Reserves?
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are organizations responsible for maintaining and managing common areas and amenities...
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How Should the HOA Board Handle Short-Term Rentals?How Should the HOA Board Handle Short-Term Rentals?
As an HOA management company, one of the most pressing issues facing homeowners associations today is how to handle...
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Navigating HOA Rules: How to Determine What's Important and What's PettyNavigating HOA Rules: How to Determine What's Important and What's Petty
As a member of a homeowners association (HOA), you may find yourself wondering about the petty rules that govern your...
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Can HOA Members Remove Officers Midterm?Can HOA Members Remove Officers Midterm?
As a member of a homeowners association, it’s important to know your rights and options when it comes to the governance...
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What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your HOA Fees?What Happens When You Don’t Pay Your HOA Fees?
As a member of a homeowners association, you’re likely familiar with the importance of paying your HOA fees on time....
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Who’s in Charge of Setting Up the HOA Rules?Who’s in Charge of Setting Up the HOA Rules?
As an HOA board member, it's important to understand the roles and responsibilities of those in charge of setting up...
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The Hignell Companies Unveils New Logo to Celebrate 75th AnniversaryThe Hignell Companies Unveils New Logo to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
As an extension of the Hignell Suite of Companies, Hignell HOA Management is excited to announce that The Hignell...
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Should I Live in an HOA?Should I Live in an HOA?
Living in a community governed by a homeowners association (HOA) can have both benefits and drawbacks. In this blog...
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How are HOA Rules Enforced?How are HOA Rules Enforced?
Living in any community means there are rules to follow. The police enforce the law by writing tickets, issuing...
How HOAs Can Protect Package Deliveries this Holiday SeasonHow HOAs Can Protect Package Deliveries this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and people love the convenience of ordering online. Avoiding the crowds and...
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Can an HOA Board Levy Fines Against Its Homeowners?Can an HOA Board Levy Fines Against Its Homeowners?
People seem to have a love-hate relationship with homeowners associations. More often than not, the people that love...
Who Profits from HOA Dues?Who Profits from HOA Dues?
In a homeowner's association, members pay their assessments, and those assessments are divided between operating and...
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7 Takeaways from a Story of a Homeowner Refusing to Remove a Flagpole7 Takeaways from a Story of a Homeowner Refusing to Remove a Flagpole
One of the hottest topics when it comes to HOA rules has to do with displaying the American flag. Typically, the issue...
7 Common Questions HOA Board Members Ask About Budgets7 Common Questions HOA Board Members Ask About Budgets
Many HOA board members get into trouble due to not understanding the operating fund and reserve fund in a homeowners...
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Steps to Take If You Suspect Fraudulent Activity Within the HOA BoardSteps to Take If You Suspect Fraudulent Activity Within the HOA Board
Groups that are run by volunteers that handle money are particularly vulnerable to fraud, embezzlement, illegal...
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What Gives an HOA Board Their Authority?What Gives an HOA Board Their Authority?
Homeowners associations are like little governments. They have an HOA board of directors that govern and oversee the...
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What are the Duties of an HOA Management Company?What are the Duties of an HOA Management Company?
Are your HOA board members able to handle the load of managing your homeowners association, or do you need a...