--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog | Member of HOA (6) description: Member of HOA | New Hignell HOA Blog (6) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa/page/6#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 [![3 Reasons It's Crucial to Regularly Collect for Reserves in Your HOA-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/past-now-future-ThinkstockPhotos-510387572-1.jpg?length=400&name=past-now-future-ThinkstockPhotos-510387572-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-reasons-its-crucial-to-regularly-collect-for-reserves-in-your-hoa) 2 Min Read [ Reserve Funds Reserve Funds ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/reserve-funds), [ Member of HOA Member of HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/member-of-hoa), [ HOA Accounting HOA Accounting ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-accounting) ## [3 Reasons It's Crucial to Regularly Collect for Reserves in Your HOA3 Reasons It's Crucial to Regularly Collect for Reserves in Your HOA ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-reasons-its-crucial-to-regularly-collect-for-reserves-in-your-hoa) Reserve funds are not an extra expense. They are part of the ongoing expenses of the homeowners association which... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/3-reasons-its-crucial-to-regularly-collect-for-reserves-in-your-hoa) [![Is the Homeowners Association Responsible for Members' Security?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOA%20Security%20-81266805-1.jpg?length=400&name=HOA%20Security%20-81266805-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/is-the-homeowners-association-responsible-for-members-security) 2 Min Read [ 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), [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety) ## [Is the Homeowners Association Responsible for Members' Security?Is the Homeowners Association Responsible for Members' Security? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/is-the-homeowners-association-responsible-for-members-security) Does providing security measures, such as cameras, security guards or security companies, make the association liable... 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It helps foster... [ Read More ** Click to view blog post ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-for-creating-an-appealing-homeowners-association-newsletter) [![Tips to Discourage Burglars in Your Homeowners Association-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/neighborhood-watch-resized-600-2.jpg?length=400&name=neighborhood-watch-resized-600-2.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-discourage-burglars-in-your-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), [ Safety Safety ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/safety) ## [Tips to Discourage Burglars in Your Homeowners AssociationTips to Discourage Burglars in Your Homeowners Association ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tips-to-discourage-burglars-in-your-homeowners-association) Do the residents in your homeowners association take actions to discourage burglars? Sometimes the slightest door... 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Would you like to read minutes from past board meetings? Would you... 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When you chose to be a member, you agreed to some unique... 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