HOA News, Advice, and Tips
A foreclosure badly affects the Home Owners’ Association of an area. Large number of HOAs have been facing monetary crises as a result of foreclosure. Homeowners who are facing a cash crunch sometimes are forced to discontinue paying the HOA fees that is required for maintenance of the overall property such as mowing lawns, pest […]
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 ReadingCreating A True Community With the vast majority of new housing being built in planned communities, more people than ever are moving into community associations. Without a doubt, living in a community association has some great benefits. Perhaps one of the greatest advantages is the sense of belonging that comes with owning a home in […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingIn this busy “budget time” of year, when so many associations (those with a 12/31 Fiscal Year End) are working on their budgets, it is a good time to remind my readers why Reserve contributions are important. And it’s not just me. A prominent Southern California attorney, Mr. Robert DeNichilo, just wrote a nice summary […]
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