What are my rights? As a homeowner in an HOA, you have certain rights including: A responsive and competent community association Honest, fair, and respectful treatment by community leaders and managers The right to serve on committees, run for election, and attend all board meetings Access appropriate association records Prudent financial management of fees and […]
What’s all the buzz about? You may have seen many recent headlines about bee attacks in Valley neighborhoods. Here’s what you need to know, along with tips on how to prevent and handle bee attacks: Bees are present and active year long in the Phoenix Valley. However, during the summer months, they are much more […]
What you may not know about discrimination lawsuits against HOA’s Immediately we assume discrimination cases deal with race or gender. In discrimination cases against HOA’s (the most common D&O claim facing us today) it usually has nothing do with either. So, what are they about? Let’s set up the scenario: A property manager drives through a neighborhood […]
Be aware of what is excluded in your Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability insurance The D&O liability policy is the most overlooked and misunderstood policy amongst HOA boards. In the past few years, liability claims against HOA directors and officers has been on the rise. Frequently the claims include breach of fiduciary, breach of […]