In a scene from the movie “Office Space,” software company Initech brings in hilarious, generic consultants (“the Bobs”) to help soften the blow of corporate outsourcing and layoffs, and sends out an ominous corporate memo in advance. “You have to interview with this consultant,” worker bee Tom Smykowski warns his buddies, Peter, Michael, and Samir. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
HOA late fees and collection policies. the always difficult and controversial subject….. HOA’s must have strong fee policies in place that are clear, have an intended course of action, are uniformly enforced, and encourage prompt payment. If they don’t, things can get sticky. That is why we suggest your HOA addresses fees and collections in a […]
Arizona Open Meeting Law on “Emergency Meetings” If you read our last post outlining what the Arizona Open Meeting Law is and how it affects HOA’s, you should be up to speed on the guidelines. But what about “emergency meetings?” Can these be closed to HOA members? As long as your board follows these guidelines, […]
Here’s what HOA Residents Have to Say Americans who reside in HOA’s are overwhelmingly pleased with their communities, expressing strong satisfaction with the board members who govern their homeowners associations, as well as the community managers who provide professional support. More than seven in 10 HOA residents expressed satisfaction with their community experience, according to […]
