HOA News, Advice, and Tips
Fall is that special time of year when the temperatures start to drop and the leaves turn different colors. This fall season is even more special because of the 2012 Presidential Election. All around the nation, citizens will be voting for our county’s next leader. Similarly, many HOA board members will be voting, too. That’s […]
Continue ReadingBeing a board member is not for the faint of heart, not these days. Virtually all volunteer boards have an increasing number of tough decisions. Should we pursue an owner for an assessment balance due even though his home is foreclosed? Do we push another owner to cut down the view obstructing tree, even though […]
Continue ReadingWhat a lovely time of year autumn is. The weather finally cools, the leaves start to turn beautiful colors and the holidays aren’t far off. Fall is a busy time for landscape maintenance; in fact, busier than most may realize. Follow these five helpful fall landscaping reminders for a healthier yard and plants. Fall Colors […]
Continue ReadingThe summer of 2012 will be recorded as the hottest and one of the driest summers in history. Even if the current patterns are just an aberration, water issues will increasingly become important to community associations in the years ahead as supply concerns, a growing population and an aging infrastructure put pressure on supplies. Experts […]
Continue ReadingMany board members and managers say that committees are the lifeblood of associations. More importantly, in a well organized association, committees are where it’s at. Community members often consider the board as the “best” place to be involved. However in a well-run community, important issues are first worked through and refined by committees and the […]
Continue ReadingThere are numerous challenges for managers in the world of Multi Family Housing. Likewise, there are also many challenges for the contractors who serve them. Uncertainty, bidding costs, and skyrocketing ancillary costs are many of these. There are also many ways to alleviate some of the challenges inherent with construction defects and repairs by enlisting […]
Continue ReadingIt doesn’t seem there is ever enough time to get all the things done that need to be done. This is especially true in an active community for a volunteer board of directors. The work of Boards is becoming increasingly challenging given the effects of the current economy, the complexity of the issues and the […]
Continue ReadingIn order to operate a successful community association, there are many important facets of association governance that must be understood and implemented by its board of directors. One of the most important is the budgeting process. Most associations are “multi-million dollar non-profit corporations.” This means that the board of directors of an association is often […]
Continue ReadingRenters occupy approximately 4 in 10 homes in suburban America. If your unit is one of those homes—or about to become one—here are a few tips that will help you, your renters, and the association. Talk to the Manager The association manager can give you important information about what the association requires of owners and […]
Continue ReadingThere is an old adage that “all politics are local.” Basically this means that government works best when it works at the grassroots level, and community associations that foster positive relationships with these government officials will find that navigating through government bureaucracy will be a lot easier when you know someone on the inside. The […]
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