HOA News, Advice, and Tips
Some of the benefits a HOA management company provides include: Clarity – Management companies help ensure the HOA’s rules, regulations and policies are clearly defined and communicated to members. They also make sure these rules make sense and are easy to follow. Consistency – A good HOA management company enforces rules and policies with consistency. The management […]
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 ReadingAn HOA management company can provide real value to board members and the neighborhood at-large. But, the partnership needs to be managed properly to reap the best results. The following tips will help protect your HOA and build a positive relationship with your management company: If the board did the necessary due diligence during the […]
Continue ReadingFinding the best qualified community management company is no easy feat. To help developers narrow the field, we’ve compiled a list of the top five questions you should ask each prospective candidate. How do you assist developers with community documents and budgetary issues? A community management company should alleviate the stress of dealing with budgets. […]
Continue ReadingUsing e-mail in HOA management can be an efficient way to communicate. However, it can cause issues if not carefully managed. I always recommend HOA Boards develop a clear e-mail policy for association business. And, the first step in developing that policy is to fully understand your state’s regulations for using e-mail communications in a […]
Continue ReadingThe homeowner association (HOA) board and HOA management company will refer members to the community’s CC&Rs for pet policies. These documents will clearly outline rules governing all aspects of keeping pets within the community. Some of the more common regulations might include: Types of pets – The rules will indicate if dogs, cats, birds and other […]
Continue ReadingThe lawful governing of the Homeowners Association (HOA) is the general responsibility of an HOA Property Manager. A regular Property Manager may coordinate, direct and approve the sale of vacant properties and establish leases, but an HOA Property Manager also oversees daily operations of the Homeowners Association. Here’s a breakdown of their responsibilities: Analysis of […]
Continue ReadingFollowing up on last week’s post How to Evaluate Your Management Situation – Part 1, here is a chart that compares the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of management for your Community Association. The 3 most popular methods of management – Volunteer/Self-Management, Association-Employed Manager, and Management Company – are compared to each other according to […]
Continue ReadingBeing a Board Member entails more than just attending the occasional meeting and approving various architectural changes. You are entrusted by your neighbors to act in the best interest of your Community, enforce governance, display good judgment, and ensure fiscal responsibility of association funds. This season is the perfect time for your Board to review […]
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