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[ ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-types-of-meetings-in-a-homeowners-association-defined)
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[ 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), [ HOA Board Meetings HOA Board Meetings ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board-meetings)
## [4 Types of Meetings in a Homeowners Association: Defined4 Types of Meetings in a Homeowners Association: Defined ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-types-of-meetings-in-a-homeowners-association-defined)
What’s the difference between a homeowners association board meeting and an annual meeting, or an executive session and...
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[ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations), [ HOA Law HOA Law ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-law)
## [What to Know About Using Private Drones in Your Homeowners AssociationWhat to Know About Using Private Drones in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-to-know-about-using-private-drones-in-your-homeowners-association)
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a drone! Camera-mounted private drones are becoming increasingly popular. However, the...
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[ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations), [ HOA Law HOA Law ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-law), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa)
## [New Bill Proposes Guidelines for Turf in Homeowners AssociationsNew Bill Proposes Guidelines for Turf in Homeowners Associations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/new-bill-proposes-guidelines-for-turf-in-homeowners-associations)
Does your homeowners association have guidelines/specifications for installation of artificial turf? Bill AB 349 makes...
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[ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ 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)
## [How an HOA Board Can Fly Through a Fowl Situation in Your AssociationHow an HOA Board Can Fly Through a Fowl Situation in Your Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-an-hoa-board-can-fly-through-a-fowl-situation-in-your-association)
Does your homeowners association have wildlife that has taken up residency in your community, specifically birds? Birds...
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[ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [How a Drought Brings More Than Water Woes for Homeowners AssociationsHow a Drought Brings More Than Water Woes for Homeowners Associations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-a-drought-brings-more-than-water-woes-for-homeowners-associations)
The California Drought is bringing more than just water woes. Some members of homeowners associations are having a...
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[ ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-types-of-rules-in-your-homeowners-association-to-respectfully-follow)
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[ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ 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)
## [3 Types of Rules in Your Homeowners Association to Respectfully Follow3 Types of Rules in Your Homeowners Association to Respectfully Follow ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-types-of-rules-in-your-homeowners-association-to-respectfully-follow)
Fact: About 63 million Americans live in a new suburban community or planned unit development, according to the ...
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[ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [Does Your Homeowners Association Have a Clear Policy for Renters?Does Your Homeowners Association Have a Clear Policy for Renters? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/does-your-homeowners-association-have-a-clear-policy-for-renters)
Do any owners in your homeowners association rent out their homes? What are the Association’s obligations to those...
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[ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ Resident Tips Resident Tips ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/resident-tips), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [10 FAQs About Parking in Your Homeowners Association10 FAQs About Parking in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/10-faqs-about-parking-in-your-homeowners-association)
It's sometimes challenging to discuss and answer questions about parking within your homeowners association. While the...
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[ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [[News] A Homeowners Association Decides to Grant a Little Girl's Wish[News] A Homeowners Association Decides to Grant a Little Girl's Wish ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/news-a-homeowners-association-decides-to-grant-a-little-girls-wish)
It seems like the majority of news stories involving homeowners associations these days are negative. You often read...
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[ ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/homeowners-association-etiquette-fencing-tips-to-avoid-disputes)
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[ 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)
## [Homeowners Association Etiquette: Fencing Tips to Avoid DisputesHomeowners Association Etiquette: Fencing Tips to Avoid Disputes ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/homeowners-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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[ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [4 Basic Pet Rules for Homeowners Association Harmony4 Basic Pet Rules for Homeowners Association Harmony ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/4-basic-pet-rules-for-homeowners-association-harmony)
Most homeowners associations are proud to be pet-friendly, and welcome four-legged family members are part of the...
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[ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations), [ HOA Fees HOA Fees ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-fees)
## [6 Common Excuses from Residents Who Neglect Their HOA Fees6 Common Excuses from Residents Who Neglect Their HOA Fees ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/6-common-excuses-from-residents-who-neglect-their-hoa-fees)
Homeowners association members who pay their assessments late or not at all come up with some very interesting...
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[ ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/pros-and-cons-of-having-a-rental-cap-in-your-homeowners-association)
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[ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [Pros and Cons of Having a Rental Cap in Your Homeowners AssociationPros and Cons of Having a Rental Cap in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/pros-and-cons-of-having-a-rental-cap-in-your-homeowners-association)
A major issue that a homeowners association (HOA) and its Board may be faced with is whether to limit rentals in the...
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[ ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-for-handling-uncooperative-tenants-in-a-homeowners-association)
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[ 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 for Handling Uncooperative Tenants in a Homeowners AssociationTips for Handling Uncooperative Tenants in a Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-for-handling-uncooperative-tenants-in-a-homeowners-association)
As a Board member of a homeowners association you have many duties. Sometimes you might feel like you’re in a...
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[ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Responsibilities HOA Responsibilities ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-responsibilities), [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [What an HOA Board Can Do to Ensure Notices are ReceivedWhat an HOA Board Can Do to Ensure Notices are Received ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-an-hoa-board-can-do-to-ensure-notices-are-received)
As an HOA Board member, how many times have you heard the excuse “I never got a letter” from a homeowner when...
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[ ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-questions-to-ask-before-beginning-the-process-of-changing-hoa-rules)
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[ 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)
## [5 Questions to Ask Before Beginning the Process of Changing HOA Rules5 Questions to Ask Before Beginning the Process of Changing HOA Rules ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/5-questions-to-ask-before-beginning-the-process-of-changing-hoa-rules)
Did you know that in most associations the HOA Rules & Regulations aren’t considered part of the governing documents?...
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[ ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/pool-rules-and-procedures-at-your-homeowners-association)
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[ 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)
## [Pool Rules and Procedures at Your Homeowners AssociationPool Rules and Procedures at Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/pool-rules-and-procedures-at-your-homeowners-association)
With summer days right around the corner, I've been thinking about swimming pools and summer sun. When I was young,...
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[ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations)
## [7 Common Homeowners Association Rules to Live By7 Common Homeowners Association Rules to Live By ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/common-homeowners-association-rules-to-live-by)
In our last post we talked about some resolutions that you can put into practice in 2013 as a member of your...
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