The coronavirus outbreak has forced many businesses to redefine the way they hold meetings. Homeowners associations are not exempt from this. Because board members make decisions during board meetings, most HOAs are concerned about halting operations amid the outbreak. But through HOA remote meetings, your HOA can continue to run without hindrance. In this…
One very important aspect of maintaining the home values in the community is to have an established HOA architectural review board in place. Even though many HOAs have a system in place to review and approve any architectural requests from association members, few are fulfilling their obligations in a way that is simple for their…
When relocating to a new state, it’s important to be aware of new legislation that can affect your housing circumstances. Established residents should also remain informed about housing developments and what protections they have. This is particularly true in the state of California where the Accessory Dwelling Unit law was just passed. What Is…
A conflict of interest in an HOA can threaten the association’s integrity and reputation. As a board member of a community association, you should understand how to recognize and avoid it. In this article, we will give you some tips on how to keep your community association free from possible conflicts of interest. Defining…
When you create your next community association budget, you will likely make some decisions that are unpopular with certain members of your community. To avoid unnecessary conflicts with community members, it is important to make residents feel like they are included in the budget process. Practicing budget transparency makes residents feel important and limits potential…
Delinquent payments are one of the hardest things to deal with as an HOA board because you may be dealing with people who are your friends and neighbors. Although there are certain strategies for avoiding delinquent payments, every board will likely encounter this problem at some point. When you do, here is how you should…
A homeowners association is led by competent leaders in the form of a board of directors. One of the members in an HOA board is the treasurer. But, beyond being responsible for money matters, what does an HOA treasurer do? Let’s find out. What Tasks Does an HOA Treasurer Do? Whether you are a…
Self-managing your own HOA finances is a fairly difficult undertaking. Successful HOA finance management requires a certain level of expertise and experience. For that, look to HOA financial management services. Why Hire HOA Financial Management Services? It can be tempting for HOA board members to try and handle all aspects of association management themselves.…
When individuals are elected to the HOA board, they take on the responsibility of managing the community. Board members have to make important decisions for the association so they need to have a solid grasp of community management. HOA board member training is one of the best ways to prepare them for what’s ahead. Here’s…