7 Crazy HOA Rules That Have Actually Been Enforced
August 26, 2021 / by HOA Manager
As an HOA Board member you know that HOA rules serve a valid purpose – usually. While you understand the importance of enforcing your HOA rules and regulations, it would be hard to follow through on the following with a straight face.
What Do Residents Say About Living in a Homeowners Association?
August 5, 2021 / by HOA Manager
For the eighth time in 15 years, Americans living in homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives say they’re overwhelmingly satisfied in their communities. They are expressing strong satisfaction with the HOA board members who govern their homeowners associations and the community managers who provide professional support.
Tips to Help Homeowners Manage Their Renters in the Association
July 1, 2021 / by HOA Manager
Approximately four in 10 homes in suburban America are occupied by people who rent. Even though people who rent in the HOA have no vote on homeowners association matters, they are an important part of your community. Today's renters may be tomorrow's owners - or even board members! If the unit you own is occupied by a renter here are a few tips that will help you and your renters live harmoniously in the homeowners association.
Bike Safety Rules for Homeowners in Your Association
June 24, 2021 / by HOA Manager
A homeowners association provides a great neighborhood for people to be active, especially as the warm weather sets in and they can be outdoors for much of the day. It’s important to set bike safety rules so homeowners are as protected as possible while riding their bikes in the neighborhood.
11 Ways to Prepare Your Homeowners Association for Warmer Months
June 3, 2021 / by HOA Manager
As homes in your homeowners association begin to thaw from the cold months, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for spring and summer! The steps you take now can help avoid costly maintenance and repairs later.
Best Practices to Protect Your HOA Data
May 27, 2021 / by HOA Manager
Homeowner associations, like most organizations, have adopted information technology for everything from accounting and bookkeeping to email and other forms of communication such as preparation of documents and presentations, etc. However, HOA board members and their management staff must recognize and address the inherent risks in modern electronic technology, especially data breaches & server hacks that compromise information the HOA is responsible for keeping private.
How to Quickly & Painlessly Break Up With Your HOA Manager
May 20, 2021 / by 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 are arrogant, there’s “bad blood,” or it just doesn’t want to pay for the services any longer. A Board may decide it would like to change managers, change to a different management company, or it just doesn’t need the services of a manager at all any longer.
3 Reasons a Manager is Seen as the Bad Guy in a Homeowners Association
May 19, 2021 / by HOA Manager
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 HOA board effectively manage its homeowners association. The manager is usually seen in one of three ways but there are steps board members can take to help the community see the manager in a whole new light.
Can You Install Solar Panels on Condominium Common Areas?
May 13, 2021 / by HOA Manager
The Board of Directors for most condominium associations in California have felt very comfortable in the past letting owners know that they could not install solar on the common area roof. The roof is a common area after all and its maintenance and replacement are the responsibility of the homeowners association.
Facts About Homeowners Associations Your HOA Board Should Know
April 28, 2021 / by HOA Manager
How much does your HOA board know about the community associations industry? Learn some basic facts and numbers, and what they mean for the members of your HOA board and Association community.