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SELECTIVE CCR ENFORCEMENT If you’ve served as a member of a community association‘s Board of Directors for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard the term “selective enforcement” when you have attempted to enforce the covenants. There is good reason for this: the selective enforcement defense is one of the most commonly used defenses […]
Continue ReadingWhen confronted with situations regarding accessibility amenities for handicap residents, a community association has two options: legal compliance versus doing the right thing. Often it’s a matter of waving certain rules in order to adjust to the needs of residents who find themselves in need of certain kinds of additional accessibility. In other words, sooner or […]
Continue ReadingThere are certain communities which have formed a community association to provide for ongoing upkeep and maintenance. The board members are to follow the mandates set forth in that community’s CC&Rs. But what happens when the board loses its members? Can they still function? This is a challenge that is faced many HOAs across the […]
Continue ReadingThroughout most of the year, a HOA President is the focal point for scheduling meetings, conducting business and setting the agenda for the association. However, around tax time the HOA Treasurer – working in concert with the board’s community association manager – becomes very important. Most community associations are set up as a corporation. However, just because these […]
Continue ReadingA civilized society can only function properly when the inhabitants live by a set of rules set forth by that society. If you become a homeowner or resident that is part of a community association then you will be governed by a specific set of rules spelled out in the Covenants Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs). […]
Continue ReadingThere are so many factors that go into running a successful association that listing them could prove exhausting and counterproductive in the area of reader interest. However, an association would not even need to consider this list without first having community involvement. How do you promote this “community involvement?” There are numerous ways to recruit […]
Continue ReadingAuthority, Structure & Responsibility The foundation for any non-profit corporation committee is typically found in the Non-Profit or Business Corporation Act of your respective state. Another source of authority is usually found in the association’s bylaws. An example of such language might be as follows: “The Board of Directors may, by resolution, designate one or […]
Continue ReadingHow to Communicate the “News” in the Best Possible Manner If you have been in the association management business for any length of time, then you most likely have been faced with the need for a special assessment (SPA). The mere words can send chills down the spine of a manager and board of directors, […]
Continue ReadingA Quick Reminder Why Are They Important An association uses funds collected from assessments to manage the assets of the community effectively and efficiently. Homeowners are legally bound to pay for their portion of the common areas in order to reside in their community. Contracts are in place between the association and vendors to maintain […]
Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, the poor economy has presented management companies with growth opportunities. Builders have cut back and—in many cases—halted new community build-outs. And while just a few years ago homeowners were quickly selling and trading up to larger properties, today they are staying in their homes until the market gets stronger. While this […]
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