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 […]
Finding the time to volunteer for anything these days is challenging with our busy schedules. Additionally, finding people willing to volunteer is sometimes even more challenging, especially when it comes to the HOA board. For community associations, member involvement is crucial to providing responsible and successful management of the HOA. We’ve provided some tips on […]
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 […]
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 […]