HOA News, Advice, and Tips
Keeping Loading Docks Clean Made Easy With These Tips Keeping loading docks clean should be a part of any business establishment’s standard procedures. After all, loading docks experience a ton of foot and vehicle traffic, resulting in the accumulation of dirt, grime, mold, and other filth. A Guide to Keeping Loading Docks Clean […]
Continue ReadingThis summer may be one of our warmest ones yet. Blasting the air conditioning, opening all your windows, and plugging in fans at full blast may provide some temporary comfort but may end up hurting your wallet with high energy bills while at the same time being harmful to the environment. Here are few tips […]
Continue ReadingSearching for Vendors Living in a homeowners association is beneficial for neighborhoods and families that enjoy perception and structure. When it comes time to cut your grass or paint the exterior of your home, wouldn’t it be easier if your HOA had a recommendation of vendors to help you decide on the best company to […]
Continue ReadingNot all signs of too much water are this easy to spot. Brown tips but leaf is still soft and limp. Giving your plants too much water is one of the biggest issues I see in landscapes today. The mistake of overwatering your plants is not easy to diagnose. In many instances too much water […]
Continue ReadingAs a homeowner, you understand that repairs are needed from time to time. Finding a responsible contractor to complete the job is often more of a job that actually doing the work yourself! Having been involved with construction and community management I have learned a couple of tricks in finding quality contractors. Here are a few items to […]
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 ReadingWe all know that whenever a vendor is on-site to address an HOA issue, certain homeowners like to take advantage of the opportunity to add their two cents about other things around the community, or even their own property, that the vendor could address “just so long as they’re in the area.” This is a […]
Continue ReadingIf there is only one thing that all community associations, big or small, have in common, it’s this: They must all hire a vendor to perform work on their behalf at one point or another. That’s why it is very important for a homeowners or condo association to know how to property select a vendor […]
Continue Readingfiduciary (n) – a person to whom power or property is entrusted for the benefit of another When you join the Board of Directors of your HOA, you’re doing more than just volunteering your time and talents, you’re making a legal agreement to act as a fiduciary on behalf of your fellow owners. This carries legal consequences […]
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 […]
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