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Summer is coming (if it’s not here already!) and even people who wait to use their air conditioners are turning them on again! Whether you’re communicating with homeowners or doing the best you can for the association, there are a few things you can do to keep your HVAC running well this summer. If you’re […]... [Read More...]

The connection between members of an HOA community is important. Whether you’re a community leader or just a homeowner, the more you know the people around you, the more likely you are to invest in the community and try to make it a better place to live. Some people like events, while others prefer to […]... [Read More...]

The Fourth of July is a great summer holiday. However, it’s also one of the times of the year when people and property are most likely to experience damage. It’s easy for things to get out of hand, especially when alcohol and fireworks are involved. As a leader in your community, you can help make […]... [Read More...]

Whether you’re on your HOA board, considering running for a position, or trying to decide who to vote for, it’s important to remember that there are certain characteristics that make people better suited to running your association than people without those characteristics are. Here are some of the top characteristics of good HOA board members. […]... [Read More...]

If you’re on an HOA board or the events planning committee, you know how important it is to gather your community together. After all, people are better neighbors to each other when they actually know each other, and having fun together is one great way to help people meet others in the area. Here are […]... [Read More...]

A lot of people live in areas with homeowners associations for years, but they still don’t know what the association does. They may not even attend any association events. Other times, associations are so “behind the scenes” that many of the homeowners don’t actually know what they do. Everyone in an HOA should know what […]... [Read More...]

Whether you’re an HOA board member or a homeowner, and whether you have an HOA management company or not, it’s important to know what one of these companies can do for you. That way, you either know who to call on for what type of issues, or you know where to go if you can’t […]... [Read More...]

When you’re on an HOA board, it can be hard to remember that you’re doing this job for a reason: to make the life of every single community member better. This can be hard when your community members are difficult or when they don’t know how to live well in an association. Help them participate […]... [Read More...]

When it comes to running a FL HOA, an association that works well will have great benefits. The grounds will look great, the rules will be followed (mostly), and people will love living there. Here are a few characteristics of successful HOAs. Develop these and you will develop a community where people are proud of […]... [Read More...]

HOA events can be a great way to help your community members get to know one another and help people love living in your community. They can also offer low-stress ways for board members to get to know other people who live in the community. However, you want to make sure that the events you […]... [Read More...]

Whenever you hire a contractor, there’s a risk involved. They may not do their job correctly or to your satisfaction. Or, in a few of the worst-case scenarios, they may take your money and run. This is bad enough when it happens to an individual homeowner. However, it’s even worse when you are in charge […]... [Read More...]

Hiring a roofer for your HOA is different from hiring one for a single-family home or a business structure. Because HOAs often have very particular rules that must be followed when it comes to roofing and because the projects can be more extensive than other types of roofing projects, it’s important to get the “just […]... [Read More...]

Most homeowners’ associations work closely with a number of contractors. These people provide various services, such as trash pickup, physical maintenance, landscaping, and more. Each association will work with different contractors, because every association has a wide variety of needs. However, all HOA contractors have a few things in common. Become HOA Specialists Many of […]... [Read More...]

Most HOAs use the services of landscape experts to improve the look and ambiance of their HOA. Hiring the right person for the job is important, because you want your landscape to look great without paying way too much. Here’s what you need to know about HOA landscaping companies so you can find the best […]... [Read More...]

Lawsuits are just part of life when you’re on a HOA board. Disgruntled homeowners can be quick to sue, whether they are justified in their suit or not. And there are always lawyers willing to take their money, even if they don’t have a case. If you’re worried about getting sued or you’ve just been […]... [Read More...]

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If you are new to living in an HOA, or new to being on an HOA board, you may not realize just how closely many boards work with certified public accountants, or CPAs. However, since tracking money and spending it wisely are two key aspects of what an HOA board does, it makes sense. Here’s […]... [Read More...]

Most HOA boards contract with a local attorney who understands HOAs and the laws and regulations governing them. These lawyers also familiarize themselves with the governing documents for the individual HOA, both to ensure compliance with state and local laws and to best know how to work with the HOA. Not sure a lawyer is […]... [Read More...]

It makes sense to most people that every member of an HOA board has a specific role to play in the functioning of the community. However, many people don’t think about the fact that every association member helps the whole group function better. Here’s what association members who are not on the board can do […]... [Read More...]

While some HOA boards choose to run their community on their own, others hire management companies to help them out. These companies generally assign one person – a manager – to work closely with the HOA board. The HOA manager has a number of different roles. These can vary based on what the particular community […]... [Read More...]

In addition to the regular board members, many HOAs also have committees that undertake certain tasks. These committees can serve a number of different functions, depending on the nature and scope of the particular association. Here’s what everyone needs to know about how committees work and what they do. Tackling Specific Tasks Committees are tasked […]... [Read More...]

Sometimes, HOAs have members beyond the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These members are called “HOA members-at-large” and they also have specific responsibilities. Here’s what board members and homeowners alike should know about what these important people do. What is a Member-at-Large? A member-at-large is an HOA board member who does not have a […]... [Read More...]

Understanding the different roles on an HOA board can help the board make sure that everyone there is contributing. It can also help people interested in being on the board to decide what roles they might want to play. Here’s what is usually expected of the person who is the treasurer on an HOA board. […]... [Read More...]

The HOA secretary has an important role to play in making sure the association runs well. Many people think that secretaries simply take notes, but they actually do quite a bit more than that. Here’s what everyone in an HOA should know about the secretary’s duties. Maintain Accurate Records It is the secretary’s job to […]... [Read More...]

The vice president of a homeowner’s association board has an important role. While some people aren’t quite sure what to do with this position, this person is a key player in the association. Much of whether the HOA is a success or a failure comes down to how well the vice president does their job. […]... [Read More...]

Whether you have just been elected to the HOA board, you’re new to an HOA and you want to know what’s going on, or you’ve been around for a while but you’re just catching up, it’s important to know how your HOA works. You can start by understanding what an HOA president does. The Voice […]... [Read More...]

Most of the time, being on an HOA board is pretty straightforward. You follow the procedures set out for you and you do your best to meet people and make them feel welcome in the neighborhood. However, sometimes unusual things come up. One of these is an HOA board member holdover. What is an HOA […]... [Read More...]

Most people who are on HOA boards aren’t there just to enforce the rules. In fact, many of them really don’t enjoy this aspect of their job. While making people play by the rules is not always fun, it’s an essential task if an HOA is going to function well. It’s also easier if everyone […]... [Read More...]

It’s important that HOA board members, whether new or old, know what they’re doing and how the association works. While they may know some of this when they get elected to the board, the truth is that they can’t know everything. Developing a training protocol for new members will help bring them up to speed […]... [Read More...]

Whether you are recruiting other people to join you on your HOA board or you’re trying to decide if you should run for a position on it yourself, it’s important to know why people might want to participate. That way, everyone can make the decision that is best for them and the most interested and […]... [Read More...]