Managing the collections process of your homeowners association can be a dicey undertaking when unpaid dues increase in frequency (or length of delinquency). However, if you self-manage your HOA collections, it’s especially important that the process is done, and done well. If there’s one thing that will make your homeowners angry, it’s the delinquent dues […]
Got Noise? A Guide to Handling Noise Disturbances in the HOA The 2 a.m. blast of music coming from an adjacent home, the constant yapping coming from a neighbor’s adorable but excitable dog, the loud peacock (yes, we’ve had complaints of this before!), the click-clack of high heels on marble that comes from the upstairs […]
Why should my HOA complete a Reserve Study? A reserve study is a budget planning tool. It reviews the major capital systems in the homeowners association. The study evaluates how much life is left and how much items are likely to cost when they wear out. It calculates how much money the HOA needs to […]
Starting anything for the first time can be a challenge: tackling a new career, buying a new house, training in a new sport, maybe even bringing home a new baby. But when you find yourself a first-time elected HOA board member, things can be especially tricky: you’ve got a property (and its value) to protect, […]
Sometimes we glamorize rogues, from James Dean’s iconic 1950s turn in “Rebel Without a Cause” to Judas Priest’s 1980s metal anthem, “Breaking the Law.” But throwing caution to the wind – and rules out the window – is something better left to the entertainment industry. In a homeowners association, especially something as potentially complicated and […]
Sometimes HOA meetings can feel more like a verbal boxing match than a meeting of like minds….. But peaceful relationships and meetings – even with difficult people – are possible. With the right tools, you can navigate the waters of those oftentimes tricky situations and relationships. What are the most effective tools for peaceful HOA […]
There may be a million things you’d like to change about your HOA board meetings, but there’s one easy thing you could do today to maximize their efficiency and productivity. And it doesn’t cost a penny. It may not be glamorous, but one of the best ways to keep things focused and forward-moving is to […]
What are the most important things your HOA Board President should know? 1) Understand the role: The role of the HOA President is one of leadership and guidance. It is the responsibility of the President to guide the board towards reaching decisions within provisions of the governing documents. The HOA documents are the tools that […]
