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Does an HOA Board Have Legal Authority?Does an HOA Board Have Legal Authority?
As a member of your HOA board you have a big responsibility to enhance, maintain and protect your homeowners...
Quick Cheat Sheet: Clarifying the HOA Operating & Reserve BudgetsQuick Cheat Sheet: Clarifying the HOA Operating & Reserve Budgets
You have many responsibilities as an HOA board member that require you to make decisions and take action. Some of the...
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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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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...
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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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...
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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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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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How to Have an Effective HOA Board ElectionHow to Have an Effective HOA Board Election
Your homeowners association needs to hold elections for Board members every so often. While it is important to refresh...
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Common Issues at Board Meetings That Can Get Your HOA Board HeatedCommon Issues at Board Meetings That Can Get Your HOA Board Heated
HOA Board meetings can sometimes get pretty heated in homeowners associations. As a Board member it is important that...
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What Type of Insurance Does Your Homeowners Association Need?What Type of Insurance Does Your Homeowners Association Need?
As a member of your homeowners association board (HOA) you may ask, "Do we need insurance?" The answer is a big yes!...
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Questions an HOA Board Should Ask Before Hiring a ContractorQuestions an HOA Board Should Ask Before Hiring a Contractor
Homeowners associations often have to hire new contractors to do work for them. It may be for a new roof on the...