HOA News, Advice, and Tips
Often community associations have a rule that no one follows. They may even have a regulation concerning the use of an asset that completely conflicts with its very purpose. When a rule or a regulation that doesn’t make sense, change or eliminate the rule, don’t just ignore it. Ignoring the rule compromises all Rules and Regulations, even […]
Continue ReadingChoosing a property management company is without a doubt one of the most crucial decisions that an HOA Board of Directors can make for their association. Some states now mandate that associations have a property manager, with a few even going as far to require that the property manager meet a certain
Continue ReadingLieberman Management Services is proud to announce the roll-out of our new and improved eSTAR for homeowners and Board members! The Web-based one-stop shop – where users are able to place service requests, access account history, pay assessments and view property information – has undergone upgrades in both appearance and functionality. The Lieberman team took into account […]
Continue ReadingThe goal of community management is to help homeowners become as vested in their neighborhoods as they are in their own properties. To build a sense of community, the HOA can use several tactics: Use neighborhood common areas to bring members together – Boards and HOA managers should leverage clubhouses, recreational facilities and other common areas […]
Continue ReadingDo you know what a Smart Irrigation Controller is? No? Well, don’t feel bad. Lots of people don’t. A Smart Irrigation Controller can save your community association lots of money with very little time and effort. Smart controllers are irrigation clocks that automatically adjust irrigation run times in response to environmental changes. Smart controllers use sensors and […]
Continue ReadingReal estate developers usually create a homeowners association to control the appearance and managing of common areas in the land being developed. Upon selling a preset number of homes in the developed residential subdivision, it is turned over to the homeowners of the subdivision. There comes a time though that this association would need some […]
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 ReadingThe following homeowner association tips will help first-time buyers take advantage of all the benefits the HOA has to offer: Tip #1 – To ensure they make an informed decision, homeowners need to educate themselves
Continue ReadingA disturbing new trend is emerging in urban community associations across the nation. As municipal governments in many American cities are struggling with budget and personnel cuts, crime is on the rise. In cities such as Oakland, Detroit, and Atlanta, upper-class communities are turning to the private sector to provide their security and protect their most
Continue ReadingDenver Water has declared a Stage 2 drought, effective April 1, which means customers may water no more than two days a week, and must follow a set schedule. Despite recent snows in parts of Colorado, most of the state is in the second year of a severe drought that’s not getting better. The drought […]
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