2023 is nearly upon us and at PDS, we know that HOA Board members and residents can work together to develop productive resolutions. So, we’ve put together some ideas on how to build effective New Year’s Resolutions for you HOA! It’s true that New Year’s resolutions have a certain stigma to them of never sticking […]
Every homeowners association has governing documents including the HOA bylaws and documents outlining rules and restrictions. These documents, however, are not etched in stone and there may come a time when they will need to be amended because they are outdated, the needs of the community have changed, or the association has discerned that a […]
Top Ten HOA Homeowner Rights Homeowners Associations are legal entities. Consequently, an HOA, its Board members, and homeowners all have certain legal rights — all of which should be clearly outlined in your community’s governing documents. So that HOA Boards and residents within the community can understand what rights are afforded to homeowners, PDS has […]
Halloween is an anticipated and fun holiday for those who choose to celebrate it, but, unfortunately, it can also be deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on Halloween more than twice the number of children die in pedestrian-car accidents between 4:00 and 10:00pm than on any other day of the year. At […]
Community Awareness Can Mean Safety for You and Your Neighbors! None of us wants to be perceived as a “nosey neighbor.” But, do you know the daily habits of others in your HOA? How much would you notice if people in your Arizona neighborhood weren’t following their normal routines? The fact is, there is a […]
Neighbors and neighborhoods help to provide us with a sense of community and offer us a safe harbor in an often chaotic world. Because of our neighbors, we are able to garner information and experiences that we would have otherwise missed. COVID made apparent what many of us may have temporarily forgotten: connection with others […]
The sheer number of documents, rules, and regulations that govern HOAs can be downright overwhelming and confusing for HOA Board members and community homeowners alike! In order to avoid misunderstandings at to which rules or standards apply when, it is important to understand which governing documents take priority for your HOA. HOA Documents: The Chain […]
There are over 70 million people in nearly 350,000 communities in the United States who are members of HOAs and remarkably, their daily lives may be impacted by their HOA Boards far more than by their local, county, state, or even federal governments! Because HOAs and their Boards can exert such an influence over community […]
Strong, healthy communities require participation and cooperation from HOA Board members, homeowners, volunteers, and HOA managers. But it seems that most people are busier than ever and being available for HOA meetings or events doesn’t always make it to the top of their to-do list! If you’re looking for ways to increase community involvement and […]
Are there extra fees associated with selling my home in the HOA? As you probably know, every Homeowner Association is different and each has their own governing documents detailing what fees are collected at the closing of a home sale and who is responsible for paying them. That having been said, there are several fees […]