HOA News, Advice, and Tips
One of the most important tasks in managing a homeowners association is the enforcement of use and deed restrictions, and making sure that the owners and residents are complying with the standards of the community. There are key elements to be followed by the homeowners’ association as well as the owners. The trend in most […]
Continue ReadingDeed restrictions are written agreements limiting how the property of a community can be used. Both private and public communities have these restrictions, but the restrictions for the former are typically more stringent. This is because HOA communities have a defined aesthetic and code of conduct that subsequently lends to creating a unique community appeal. […]
Continue ReadingRules are one of those necessary evils of life. Our society could not function without them. Just think of the problems and chaos our civilization would endure without rules. Rules help maintain an orderly society, spell out what’s expected of us and grant us a sense of safety and security. From the time we are […]
Continue ReadingAs the holiday season begins, festive decorations start appearing everywhere we turn. But what happens when those holiday decorations violate homeowner association rules? Homeowners and board members alike face certain challenges when violations occur. Let’s face it, nobody wants to look like a Scrooge, but it’s also important to ensure that rules are enforced. Debra […]
Continue ReadingThe fact that you and your fellow board members have served on multiple boards, does not mean that your panel will not have to be trained. Each board has a different chemistry between the members. Some Boards work well together from the beginning, have members with experience in the procedure, teamwork and decision making, but […]
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 […]
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