Understanding the legal liabilities of HOA board members is critical to smooth leadership and operations. Board members volunteer their time and services to help the association. However, the role also comes with its fair share of legal hazards. Board members often expose themselves to possible liability simply by representing the HOA. What are the…
The requirements for an HOA board member can be quite confusing, especially for those who don’t know where to look. However, homeowners who wish to serve their community must understand what it takes to join the HOA board. While their hearts might be in the right place, they might not possess the qualifications to become…
Should the HOA board get paid? When faced with a shortage of potential candidates, some associations toy with the idea of offering a salary to those willing to serve on the board. In other communities, the board members themselves call for a salary. However, providing compensation to board members can quickly blur the lines on…
When an HOA board member breaks rules, do they face the same consequences as other homeowners? This is a question a lot of HOA residents ask. Board members run the show, making decisions and enforcing the rules. As such, it is only normal to wonder whether they need to follow the rules, too, or get…
Homeowners typically have the option to remove an HOA board member when the right conditions are met. While removing a board member can be an effective way to ensure the continued success of an HOA, it should not always be the first choice. If that time comes, though, homeowners and board members alike should know…
Every now and then, an HOA board conflict will arise. When that happens, what should the HOA management company do? Should the company even intervene in the first place? Reasons an HOA Board Conflict May Arise HOA board members are not immune to conflict. Just as neighbors can have disputes, board members can also fight…
It is not uncommon for a board member to step down from their position in a homeowners association. But, what happens if all HOA board members resign simultaneously? Is an HOA board mass resignation even permitted? Is an HOA Board Mass Resignation Allowed? Homeowners associations are run by a set of volunteer members elected…
Due to concerns over not being able to hold elections, many associations are facing an issue over something called an illegitimate HOA board. But, what exactly makes a board illegitimate? What Is an Illegitimate HOA Board? At the helm of every homeowners association sits a group of members known as the HOA board. While…
Most homeowners associations go through an election season for board members. Here is everything you need to know about HOA elections. What Are HOA Elections? Every homeowners association is run by a set of volunteer members from the community known as the HOA board. In most associations, members are nominated and then elected into positions.…
Regardless of where your HOA is located, it is important to consider how to improve your organization each year. HOAs that are always forward-thinking and set out to achieve attainable goals will have a great deal of respect from their residents, along with smart financial management. If you are considering how to set SMART goals…