An important issue for homeowner associations is creating and managing policies for pets. This can be a challenge for many reasons, including the fact that service animals and therapy animals are likely to become an important part of your HOA members lives, if they aren’t already. Homeowners associations can develop their own rules for what […]
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 […]
With all the nuances and potential complications of governing a homeowners association, it’s no surprise that boards may need to seek legal advice on occasion. How should the HOA Board seek legal advice for your homeowners association? Your HOA management company can be a great place to start. With ample resources and experience in […]
Arizona is known for being a warm getaway for snowbirds that want to escape the freezing temperatures that much of the United States experiences in winter. “New” neighbors are moving back into their community associations every day since fall has commenced. As a result, it’s not uncommon for residents in Arizona HOA communities to have […]
Unless you live under a rock, you know that water is a serious subject in Arizona. The availability and quality of our water supply is vital to our quality of life. This precious resource was recognized by Arizona’s Governor in 2008 with an Executive Order that designates April as Water Awareness Month. In our Arizona […]
“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” That statement, attributed to Albert Einstein, is widely thought to be true. But we find that the financials of a community (or homeowners) association – most of which are nonprofits – can be just as confounding as those pages upon pages of personal […]
The dreaded topic…HOA Fees…. Board members have to determine them, enforce and collect them, and decide when to raise them (the undoubtedly unpopular decision). And homeowners generally don’t like paying them. A recent article by Joe Ducey on abc15.com sites one of the biggest complaints of Phoenix Valley HOA residents is that homeowners don’t really know […]
Why do we have use restrictions? And how are they different from other HOA rules? When you purchased a home in an Arizona HOA community, you agreed to certain rules and use restrictions. Now comes the confusing part – what’s a rule versus a use restriction? Why do we have them? And how are they […]
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 […]
“There’s no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting.” That’s talk show host pioneer David Letterman, who recently left his post at “Late Night,” joking about the oft-maligned work of accounting. And though he’s not the only comedian to make wisecracks about it, the truth is that accounting is a vitally […]
