--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog | Living in an HOA description: Living in an HOA | New Hignell HOA Blog --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa/page/1#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 [![Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management for HOAs-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EmergencyPlan_AdobeStock_439637628_OPT.jpeg?length=400&name=EmergencyPlan_AdobeStock_439637628_OPT.jpeg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/emergency-preparedness-and-crisis-management-for-hoas) 5 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) ## [Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management for HOAsEmergency Preparedness and Crisis Management for HOAs ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/emergency-preparedness-and-crisis-management-for-hoas) Homeowners' Associations are an essential part of many communities, providing structure and maintaining the quality of... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/emergency-preparedness-and-crisis-management-for-hoas) [![Hignell HOA Becomes Major Sponsor of RCONA: Building Stronger Neighborhoods in Roseville-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RCONA%20logo%20image.png?length=400&name=RCONA%20logo%20image.png) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hignell-hoa-becomes-major-sponsor-of-rcona) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ News News ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/news), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Hignell HOA Becomes Major Sponsor of RCONA: Building Stronger Neighborhoods in RosevilleHignell HOA Becomes Major Sponsor of RCONA: Building Stronger Neighborhoods in Roseville ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hignell-hoa-becomes-major-sponsor-of-rcona) In a significant stride towards community enhancement, The Hignell Companies has become the new major sponsor of the... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hignell-hoa-becomes-major-sponsor-of-rcona) [![Can HOA Fees Be Claimed on Your Taxes?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOA%20tax%20deductions%20concept-shutterstock_386646052-OPT.jpg?length=400&name=HOA%20tax%20deductions%20concept-shutterstock_386646052-OPT.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-hoa-fees-be-claimed-on-your-taxes) 2 Min Read [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ HOA Fees HOA Fees ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-fees), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Can HOA Fees Be Claimed on Your Taxes?Can HOA Fees Be Claimed on Your Taxes? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-hoa-fees-be-claimed-on-your-taxes) Homeowners Associations play a significant role in many communities, providing services and amenities that contribute... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-hoa-fees-be-claimed-on-your-taxes) [![Should I Live in an HOA?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hoa%20neighborhood%20aerial%20view%20shutterstock_2019616145.jpg?length=400&name=hoa%20neighborhood%20aerial%20view%20shutterstock_2019616145.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/should-i-live-in-an-hoa) 2 Min Read [ HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Rules and Regulations ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-rules-and-regulations), [ 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) ## [Should I Live in an HOA?Should I Live in an HOA? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/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... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/should-i-live-in-an-hoa) [![Tips from an HOA Board: Are You Unknowingly a Noisy Neighbor?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-522423931-noise_from_the_neighbors_above-1-1.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-522423931-noise_from_the_neighbors_above-1-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-are-you-unknowingly-a-noisy-neighbor) 1 Min Read [ 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), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips from an HOA Board: Are You Unknowingly a Noisy Neighbor?Tips from an HOA Board: Are You Unknowingly a Noisy Neighbor? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-are-you-unknowingly-a-noisy-neighbor) Does your HOA board deal with noise disturbance complaints from members? Noise is an inevitable reality in a... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-are-you-unknowingly-a-noisy-neighbor) [![Can a Homeowners Association Keep You From Flying the American Flag?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-177363216_american_flag_on_fence-1.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-177363216_american_flag_on_fence-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-a-homeowners-association-keep-you-from-flying-the-american-flag) 2 Min Read [ 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) ## [Can a Homeowners Association Keep You From Flying the American Flag?Can a Homeowners Association Keep You From Flying the American Flag? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-a-homeowners-association-keep-you-from-flying-the-american-flag) On Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran's Day and other patriotic holidays, many Americans show respect for their... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-a-homeowners-association-keep-you-from-flying-the-american-flag) [![How to Know if a Specific Homeowners Association is a Good Fit-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/158802964-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=158802964-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-know-if-a-specific-homeowners-association-is-a-good-fit) 2 Min Read [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [How to Know if a Specific Homeowners Association is a Good FitHow to Know if a Specific Homeowners Association is a Good Fit ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-know-if-a-specific-homeowners-association-is-a-good-fit) Moving into a homeowners association can present some surprises if you aren’t informed beforehand. It’s up to you to... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-to-know-if-a-specific-homeowners-association-is-a-good-fit) [![Can the HOA Board Issue Parking Tickets?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/yellow%20parking%20notice%20on%20windshield%20shutterstock_119582053.jpg?length=400&name=yellow%20parking%20notice%20on%20windshield%20shutterstock_119582053.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-the-hoa-board-issue-parking-tickets) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ 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) ## [Can the HOA Board Issue Parking Tickets?Can the HOA Board Issue Parking Tickets? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-the-hoa-board-issue-parking-tickets) Parking in a homeowner’s association is always a hot topic. From where it’s ok to park and not to park to enforcing... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-the-hoa-board-issue-parking-tickets) [![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) [![Simple Steps to Prepare for Emergencies in Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/emergency%20response%20plan%20shutterstock_1695151375.jpg?length=400&name=emergency%20response%20plan%20shutterstock_1695151375.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/simple-steps-to-prepare-for-emergencies-in-your-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ Emergencies Emergencies ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/emergencies), [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Simple Steps to Prepare for Emergencies in Your Homeowners AssociationSimple Steps to Prepare for Emergencies in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/simple-steps-to-prepare-for-emergencies-in-your-homeowners-association) Anything can happen! From a winter storm to a heat wave, natural disaster to a building collapse, it's important to... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/simple-steps-to-prepare-for-emergencies-in-your-homeowners-association) [![Tips from an HOA Board for a Safe Halloween in Your Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/little_girl_dressed_for_Halloween-ThinkstockPhotos-595730636-1.jpg?length=400&name=little_girl_dressed_for_Halloween-ThinkstockPhotos-595730636-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-for-a-safe-halloween-in-your-association) 2 Min Read [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips from an HOA Board for a Safe Halloween in Your AssociationTips from an HOA Board for a Safe Halloween in Your Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-for-a-safe-halloween-in-your-association) Halloween is a kid’s delight. It’s a blast to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties and most of... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-for-a-safe-halloween-in-your-association) [![Refresh Your Memory of the Rules in Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/know%20the%20rules%20shutterstock_1189124440.jpg?length=400&name=know%20the%20rules%20shutterstock_1189124440.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/refresh-your-memory-of-the-rules-in-your-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ 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) ## [Refresh Your Memory of the Rules in Your Homeowners AssociationRefresh Your Memory of the Rules in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/refresh-your-memory-of-the-rules-in-your-homeowners-association) Are you abiding by the rules in your homeowners association? When you move into a homeowners association you become... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/refresh-your-memory-of-the-rules-in-your-homeowners-association) [![What Do Residents Say About Living in a Homeowners Association?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ThinkstockPhotos-185434165-people_chatting_icons-2.jpg?length=400&name=ThinkstockPhotos-185434165-people_chatting_icons-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-do-residents-say-about-living-in-a-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ 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) ## [What Do Residents Say About Living in a Homeowners Association?What Do Residents Say About Living in a Homeowners Association? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-do-residents-say-about-living-in-a-homeowners-association) For the eighth time in 15 years, Americans living in homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/what-do-residents-say-about-living-in-a-homeowners-association) [![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) [![Bike Safety Rules for Homeowners in Your Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bikes%20and%20bike%20road%20sign%20on%20asphalt%20shutterstock_116239366.jpg?length=400&name=bikes%20and%20bike%20road%20sign%20on%20asphalt%20shutterstock_116239366.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bike-safety-rules-for-homeowners-in-your-association) 1 Min Read [ HOA Management HOA Management ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-management), [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Bike Safety Rules for Homeowners in Your AssociationBike Safety Rules for Homeowners in Your Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bike-safety-rules-for-homeowners-in-your-association) A homeowners association provides a great neighborhood for people to be active, especially as the warm weather sets in... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/bike-safety-rules-for-homeowners-in-your-association) [![Tips from an HOA Board: Don’t Feed the Deer-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/deer_in_the_homeowners_association-ThinkstockPhotos-537229328-1.jpg?length=400&name=deer_in_the_homeowners_association-ThinkstockPhotos-537229328-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-dont-feed-the-deer) 1 Min Read [ 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), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips from an HOA Board: Don’t Feed the DeerTips from an HOA Board: Don’t Feed the Deer ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-dont-feed-the-deer) Is your homeowners association located in an area that wildlife frequent? More specifically, is your Association... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-from-an-hoa-board-dont-feed-the-deer) [![Tips for Saving Water in Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/save_water_in_homeowners_association-resized-600-1.jpg?length=400&name=save_water_in_homeowners_association-resized-600-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-for-saving-water-in-your-homeowners-association) 2 Min Read [ 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), [ Living in an HOA Living in an HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/living-in-an-hoa) ## [Tips for Saving Water in Your Homeowners AssociationTips for Saving Water in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-for-saving-water-in-your-homeowners-association) Water conservation is an important issue for homeowners associations, not just because you want to be environmentally... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-for-saving-water-in-your-homeowners-association) [![How Would You Encourage Someone Complaining About HOA Rules?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/517048149-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=517048149-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-would-you-encourage-someone-complaining-about-hoa-rules) 2 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) ## [How Would You Encourage Someone Complaining About HOA Rules?How Would You Encourage Someone Complaining About HOA Rules? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/how-would-you-encourage-someone-complaining-about-hoa-rules) As a board member in your homeowners association, you probably hear your fair share of complaints against the rules in... 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