HOA News, Advice, and Tips
As the community management industry matures, landscaping in older community associations may show signs of aging. This is the time of year that many boards across the country are considering different ways to update and enhance their landscaping. It’s a good financial investment that can enhance the curb appeal, add direct value to individual residences, […]
Continue ReadingIn 1994, the Georgia Legislature adopted the Property Owners’ Association Act (“POA”). The POA provides significant advantages to homeowners associations. Here are some of the most important advantages of the POA: 1. Automatic Statutory Liens After submitting to the POA, an association no longer needs to file liens at the county courthouse for unpaid assessments […]
Continue ReadingMany communities are unsure if they need a management company to oversee their association. Here are a few tips to help determine when associations should hire an HOA management company: Some smaller communities can easily manage themselves. Most of the residents in the community will volunteer to keep the neighborhood looking pleasant and plan social […]
Continue ReadingWhen living in a condo or HOA, assessments are a fact of life. The fees that homeowners pay to their association are determined by a number of variables. The maintenance and management expenses that are necessary, as well as the number of homeowners in the association, all all factors. Every homeowner can do their part […]
Continue ReadingWhether managed by a community management firm or self managed, every homeowner and condo association along a coast should be prepared for another busy hurricane season. To get your detailed hurricane plan in place and ready, discuss these planning tips with your association manager. Communication: Who is going to communicate to the owners and how. […]
Continue ReadingCustomer service. Answer your calls and emails within 24 hours of receipt. Even if you don’t have an answer, let your client/homeowner know that you are working on it. Know your community. Set your goals to be proactive, not reactive. Be respectful. Treat that nasty, arrogant man or woman with respect; they may be your […]
Continue ReadingWith summer here in full blast, homeowners need to be mindful of their energy usage in an effort to save some extra cash. Below are a few tips to help conserve energy consumption as the days get hotter: Even though it may be a beautiful day outside, try to keep your shades closed as much […]
Continue ReadingI know anyone that has any affiliation with an HOA or Homeowners Association has heard of someone stealing or trying to steal money from the Community. The scams are often as simple as writing a check to themselves, either as an administrator, treasurer or president. This is the one constant to which no one paid […]
Continue ReadingWhen developing a new community association, it’s essential for developers and builders to work with a community management company that can effectively help to develop its vision and mission statement. Write down your vision and goals; it will help set the direction of your community. After all, when done effectively, proper planning begins before the first shovelful […]
Continue ReadingThe appropriate allocation of a homeowner association’s membership dues is the most important task undertaken by its Board of Directors and Property Manager. Realistic budgets can be created, using actual expenses and Reserve Study guidelines. The goal, of course, is to insure that the association is neither overextended nor unable to meet obligations to its members. By law, membership dues […]
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