Did you know that almost 50% of Americans don’t know the names of their neighbors? (Reference: CAI – July 2017 Newsletter) As an HOA management company, it’s our responsibility to support and encourage communication within the community association. We have always encouraged getting to know your neighbors. But like the rest of us, when we go home […]
Has your 2019 HOA budget passed? If not, what needs to happen to pass the budget? Does the HOA Board just need a consensus vote? Is it time to increase assessments? First, check your governing documents. These describe the manner in which the HOA budget is adopted each year. In most associations, the […]
On the surface, managing the homeowners association may seem simple and straightforward. Many HOA boards think they have it all together and can easily manage the HOA on their own. After all, can’t their community be self-managed? Is it required to hire an HOA management company? The answer isn’t that simple and there are factors […]
In any homeowners association, HOA Board elections can potentially become contentious, time consuming and complicated if not started off on the right foot. Holding an effective and fair HOA Board election is an annual event that helps decide who gets the responsibility for managing an HOA’s major financial matters and property maintenance issues. It is […]
There are many types of personalities that can hurt your Homeowners Association Board. But, it doesn’t take much to turn this around, as the same personalities could be your best allies. How do you make the turn, you ask? Evaluate each of your HOA board member personalities – yourself included – following our 5 Effective […]
Who Can Serve on the HOA Board? Raise your hand if you want to serve on the HOA Board! Don’t all jump up at once… Finding volunteers to serve on your HOA board is not always an easy task. Even if you struggle to get enough homeowners to agree to serve, your governing documents […]
Before you jump right in, please reference our Social Media in the HOA, Part 1, which is a quick lesson on different platforms HOA’s are typically using as online forums! Are HOA’s liable for what’s posted in online community forums? Well, it depends. We have outlined 3 quick tips on protecting yourself, and your HOA […]
Some Homeowners Associations are lucky enough to have minimal collections concerns. However some, are constantly dealing the delinquency of homeowners falling behind on dues. No matter where your HOA sits on this spectrum, it is vital for your community to have a written collection policy documented for the HOA, and a managing partner to handle […]
Here it is! The list you’ve all been waiting for! We have compiled the absolute “need to know” bullet points about Open Meeting Law for Arizona Homeowners Associations. Arizona Open Meeting Law is in place to protect the health of the homeowners association, by protecting members from being excluded and deterring any “secret” decision […]
Every HOA has rules. Every HOA Board has to create rules, and get compliance from community members. Seems easy, right? Usually never. Why? Because communication falls through or falls flat. Hopefully, when HOA rules are written they are not overly intrusive to begin with. But, more importantly they are clearly communicated. When the rule is […]
