HOA News, Advice, and Tips
The 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 […]
With today’s era of computer technology and “Going Green” many boards question if the benefits of sending out a Welcome Packet outweigh the cost. There are several reasons that negate sending out welcome packets: Cost to the association for copies, envelopes, labels and postage Possibility of outdated information going out Too time consuming to do […]
In many areas across the United States, community associations are very prominent. However, they cannot be successful without the benefit of volunteers. The members of the board of directors are elected volunteers, committee members are appointed volunteers. It is the efforts of these upstanding citizens volunteering their time and talents that make a community the […]
So, you submitted your name, you spoke with a few folks around the neighborhood, you may have even created a flier or posted your stand on issues on the association web site. And then the outcome of the election is announced and you are now on the board! The pay is not great, (in fact, […]
Many people believe that a colorful and vibrant garden needs lots of water. In reality, the same can be achieved through the application of Xeriscape practices, which can result in water savings of 35 percent to 70 percent. Xeriscape landscaping is based on seven principles and defined as “water conservation through creative and appropriate landscaping.” […]
Community associations today are much more prevalent than in the past. You’ve seen them, you probably live in them or have lived in them, know someone who lives in them or will live in one in the future. So why do community associations survive? Why do they succeed? Why do they continue to be developed? […]
We get questions from time to time from associations inquiring about homeowners who have installed improvements around their home, sometimes with association approval, but oftentimes, without. Upon further examination, the association discovers that the improvements appear to encroach on the association’s property – open space, parks, etc. The inevitable question from the association is “what […]
WHO SHOULD BE ON THE BOARD? The board should be composed of a diverse group of individuals who are interested in working toward the organization’s mission and have the particular skills that will help to contribute to a well-run organization. For instance, you may want to seek out people with financial, marketing, or legal backgrounds. […]
Successful community management is all about proactively communicating in a two-way fashion. The homeowners association (HOA) board needs to keep the members regularly informed. And, they also need to solicit input from the members and listen to homeowner feedback. Fortunately, the HOA has a whole stable of communication channels available to use. Here’s a list […]
Incoming Speaker of the House Mark Ferrandino brings a very personal perspective on homeowners associations to the Colorado General Assembly when it convenes next week. He’s not a fan. In fact, when I mentioned HOAs to Ferrandino during his newsroom visit Thursday, he had this response: “Don’t get me started!” Seems the leader of the […]