HOAs must familiarize themselves with the most common homeowners association lawsuits to better prepare for any possibilities.

Encouraging residents to be vocal about their thoughts can help make your HOA community a better place. This blog post answers what your HOA board can do to get more input from homeowners. 

Reviewing your community's security measures and response policies is a good idea to be better prepared to prevent and respond to vandalism.

If permitted where you reside – could digital ballots be the answer for easy and convenient election participation by homeowners?

Some HOA documents take precedence over others. If you don’t know which one supersedes the others, continue reading!

Having trained managers is vital for safety. The manager is the right person to notify if someone violates association rules. 

We all have a vision for our community. Whether it's the neighborhood we reside in, the one we manage, or the one that we provide services to, there is a goal in mind. Having an idea for your community is just the start. Seeing it come to fruition requires collaboration, time, and strategic planning.

When you live in a homeowners association, you know that there are specific rules and regulations you must abide by. Generally speaking, these regulations are straightforward and sense-based, designed to promote community peace and help homeowners maintain their property values. 

It can be a frightening ordeal to consider the possibility of fraud in your community, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your HOA.

Protecting yourself and your community from HOA fraud is essential, and w ith the proper knowledge and cautionary measures, you can ensure your HOA remains safe and secure for years.

Social media can be a valuable communication tool for HOAs. But, you must adopt a strict HOA social media policy to keep members in check and avoid potential liability.

In last week's post, we explored practical tips on how to start an HOA social committee and the social committee roles it occupies. Social committee guidelines also call for a social chairperson, so we will focus on social chair responsibilities this week.

Governing homeowners associations include documents, including the bylaws and the CC&Rs. However, there will come a time when you will need to amend those documents. Continue reading to learn how to change HOA bylaws and CC&Rs.

Most states have laws that establish a homeowner's right to inspect HOA documents. Based on the hierarchy, these laws will precede any stipulation you may have in your governing documents. As such, homeowners can request copies of official records for whatever purpose.

HOAs are governed by many rules and regulations — to a point where it may confuse board members and homeowners alike. To avoid a misunderstanding, familiarize yourself with the homeowners association documents and which HOA documents take precedence in your community.

Here are some tips to help managers and their communities effectively deal with this hectic season and the conflict that often arises.

Reserve studies serve many purposes. Read on to learn more about the purposes that a reserve study provides to an HOA community.

Condo association goodwill is an intangible but crucial part of keeping a managed community together. HOA goodwill is not simple to measure, yet it's something that you can instantly see as soon as you spend time in a community. Let's look at a few different things you can try to spread goodwill in community associations.

When you buy a home in an HOA, you automatically become a member of that HOA. That comes with certain obligations, such as paying regular dues and routine property maintenance. But, it also comes with the benefit of using common amenities and spaces. And those dues you pay maintain the association's common areas.

HOA parking rules are a common point of contention in homeowners associations. The key to resolving issues related to parking, though, lies in understanding what rules the HOA can and can't enforce.