--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog | HOA Board (3) description: HOA Board | New Hignell HOA Blog (3) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board/page/3#main-content) [OWNER PORTAL](https://www.hignellhoa.com/owner-portal)|[CALL (530) 419‑6032](tel:5304196032)[![GET A FREE HOA ANALYSIS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5)[![PURCHASE CONSULTING HOURS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be) Close ** Click to close # HOA Management Blog Search ** Category All HOA Management HOA Board Member of HOA Living in an HOA HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Responsibilities HOA Maintenance Resident Tips HOA Board Meetings Safety HOA Accounting HOA Fees Reserve Funds HOA Law HOA Documents and Contracts Hire an HOA Management Company HOA Consulting HOA Property Values News Insurance Coverage [![5 Ways an HOA Board Can Encourage Member Involvement in the New Year-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/185919006-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=185919006-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-ways-an-hoa-board-can-encourage-member-involvement-in-the-new-year) 2 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [5 Ways an HOA Board Can Encourage Member Involvement in the New Year5 Ways an HOA Board Can Encourage Member Involvement in the New Year ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-ways-an-hoa-board-can-encourage-member-involvement-in-the-new-year) Since a new year is about to begin, this may be a good time for the HOA board to communicate with the Association... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-ways-an-hoa-board-can-encourage-member-involvement-in-the-new-year) [![Bah Humbug! What to Do if an HOA Board Member is a Scrooge-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/angry_boy_venting_steam_from_his_ears_ThinkstockPhotos-482079984-1.jpg?length=400&name=angry_boy_venting_steam_from_his_ears_ThinkstockPhotos-482079984-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bah-humbug-what-to-do-if-an-hoa-board-member-is-a-scrooge) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Board Meetings HOA Board Meetings ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board-meetings) ## [Bah Humbug! What to Do if an HOA Board Member is a ScroogeBah Humbug! What to Do if an HOA Board Member is a Scrooge ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bah-humbug-what-to-do-if-an-hoa-board-member-is-a-scrooge) There seems to be one in every homeowners association. That one HOA board member that consistently disagrees, goes... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bah-humbug-what-to-do-if-an-hoa-board-member-is-a-scrooge) [![How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/178450626-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=178450626-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-would-your-hoa-board-respond-to-this-maintenance-scenario) 2 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Maintenance HOA Maintenance ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-maintenance), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario?How Would Your HOA Board Respond to this Maintenance Scenario? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-would-your-hoa-board-respond-to-this-maintenance-scenario) You live in a homeowners association and one of the favorite features in your home is the enclosed patio. It’s where... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-would-your-hoa-board-respond-to-this-maintenance-scenario) [![How to Quickly & Painlessly Break Up With Your HOA Manager-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-94113879-1.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-94113879-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-quickly-painlessly-break-up-with-your-hoa-manager) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities) ## [How to Quickly & Painlessly Break Up With Your HOA ManagerHow to Quickly & Painlessly Break Up With Your HOA Manager ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-quickly-painlessly-break-up-with-your-hoa-manager) More often than not, a Board may come to the conclusion they no longer need the help of a manager because its members... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-quickly-painlessly-break-up-with-your-hoa-manager) [![3 Reasons a Manager is Seen as the Bad Guy in a Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-143080342-eggs_with_faces_gavel_about_to_hit_opt-1.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-143080342-eggs_with_faces_gavel_about_to_hit_opt-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-reasons-a-manager-is-seen-as-the-bad-guy-in-a-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa) ## [3 Reasons a Manager is Seen as the Bad Guy in a Homeowners Association3 Reasons a Manager is Seen as the Bad Guy in a Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-reasons-a-manager-is-seen-as-the-bad-guy-in-a-homeowners-association) Sometimes an HOA manager gets the short end of the stick, but it’s part of the job and a small price to pay to help an... 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[ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/facts-about-homeowners-associations-your-hoa-board-should-know) [![Tips from an HOA Board: How to Deal with Noisy Neighbors-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/488599887-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=488599887-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-how-to-deal-with-noisy-neighbors) 1 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips from an HOA Board: How to Deal with Noisy NeighborsTips from an HOA Board: How to Deal with Noisy Neighbors ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-how-to-deal-with-noisy-neighbors) Noise is a concern for every resident and because you live in a homeowners association community, it’s important to... 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Many people feel like they go to meetings to discuss... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-improve-your-monthly-hoa-board-meetings) [![Ways to Foster the Relationship Between the HOA Board and the Manager-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-87151276-handshake.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-87151276-handshake.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-to-foster-the-relationship-between-the-hoa-board-and-the-manager) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Ways to Foster the Relationship Between the HOA Board and the ManagerWays to Foster the Relationship Between the HOA Board and the Manager ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-to-foster-the-relationship-between-the-hoa-board-and-the-manager) The most important thing to remember in any relationship is that it takes time and effort from both parties. The... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/ways-to-foster-the-relationship-between-the-hoa-board-and-the-manager) [![3 Helpful Resources to Support an Effective HOA Board Meeting-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/482444035-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=482444035-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-helpful-resources-to-support-an-effective-hoa-board-meeting) 1 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Board Meetings HOA Board Meetings ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board-meetings), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [3 Helpful Resources to Support an Effective HOA Board Meeting3 Helpful Resources to Support an Effective HOA Board Meeting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-helpful-resources-to-support-an-effective-hoa-board-meeting) How would you define an effective HOA board meeting? Most people would see it as time spent efficiently, where issues... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-helpful-resources-to-support-an-effective-hoa-board-meeting) [![What to Do if Your Homeowners Association is Facing Foreclosures-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/foreclosure_sign-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=foreclosure_sign-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-to-do-if-your-homeowners-association-is-facing-foreclosures) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Accounting HOA Accounting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-accounting), [ HOA Foreclosure HOA Foreclosure ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-foreclosure) ## [What to Do if Your Homeowners Association is Facing ForeclosuresWhat to Do if Your Homeowners Association is Facing Foreclosures ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-to-do-if-your-homeowners-association-is-facing-foreclosures) As a Board member of a homeowners association you may be faced with making decisions to foreclose on homes in your... 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Two of... 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It can be extremely... 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