HOA News, Advice, and Tips
While not mandatory, every homeowner association board of directors should consider the implementation of a code of ethics. This code serves a number of advantageous purposes, which helps both the community and the HOA’s management. To start, it’s important to understand what a HOA board code of ethics really is. It is a document, usually […]
Continue ReadingSafety is defined as the “condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss” (1). Even in our world where everything is connected, safety is a still prime concern for almost everyone, whether you’re driving on the way to work, walking through a park, or browsing the internet. I’m here to remind […]
Continue ReadingThe fact that you and your fellow board members have served on multiple boards, does not mean that your panel will not have to be trained. Each board has a different chemistry between the members. Some Boards work well together from the beginning, have members with experience in the procedure, teamwork and decision making, but […]
Continue ReadingIf you own a home and are a member of a homeowner’s association, there are things you may have to do before you can sell your home or relocate. All too often, people rush into buying homes that have homeowner’s associations. Without being careful, you could be in for some unpleasant surprises when the time […]
Continue Reading116 Tips To Ensure a Happy Community Association Experience Compiled by Kenneth M. Budd ———————————————————————— H. Jackson Brown, Jr., wrote Life’s Little Instruction Book to provide his son with wisdom he could refer to as he lived his life. In that same spirit, CAI editors have combed through 20 years of CAB publications and periodicals […]
Continue ReadingBefore you break out the crates filled with holiday cheer or buy that new outdoor-lighted display, you may want to check with your Homeowner’s Association. Whether you rent or own, the HOA’s rules apply to all residents of the community. Read your HOA covenants or check with the Board to make sure your holiday décor […]
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen a spinning plate act? This is where someone sets a bunch of plates spinning on poles. The more the plates that start spinning, the more frantic they become to keep them aloft. Once misstep and the entire rig comes crashing down. In some ways, that’s what your homeowner’s association is doing. […]
Continue ReadingIn many communities, the homeowners association HOA is responsible for setting community guidelines and implementing new regulations when necessary. While many homeowners enjoy participating in such associations, conflicts can arise over decision-making processes. Homeowners may believe that association leaders don’t listen to their opinions. They may feel that they are unable to weigh in on […]
Continue ReadingDoes your condo or HOA prohibit street parking? Are the number of parking spaces limited? If so, you may live in a community where parking is at a premium. Stories abound on how HOAs enforce parking rules, and of course, they are almost all negative. Parking may be at a premium, but there are some […]
Continue ReadingWhen buyers look at condos or homes in an HOA, their first question is often how much are the association fees. For many buyers, low HOA fees are attractive. In newly built or converted condos, fees can be kept relatively low because new systems are in place. An association may be able to defer dealing with costs […]
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