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 […]
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 […]
How does an HOA collect during this volatile economic time? Nana says, “You Get More Flies With Honey Than You Get With Vinegar” We know and may have personally experienced the economic downturn of the past few years. When the downturn hit, many families were literally choosing which bill to pay and which bill to […]
Whew! That’s what you call getting down to business. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, along with the Arizona legislature, recently jumped headfirst into what the Arizona Republic called a “whirlwind 81-day session” with a $9.1 billion budget. The result? More than 300 – yes, you’re reading that right – new laws on the books. Technically, they’ve […]
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 […]
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 […]
What you may not know (or want to hear) about non-monetary claims against HOA’s In our ongoing series about Director and Liability Insurance, we have covered the importance of ensuring your HOA board has the correct policy (not just an endorsement), the difference between endorsements and policies, and discrimination lawsuits (one of the most common […]
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 […]
