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

Homeowners Association (HOA) membership is often mandatory for much of Florida.

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. 

Inspect your properties for fire hazards now and get acquainted with these tips to help prevent fires, keep residents safe, and minimize damage if a fire occurs.

One of the many benefits of HOA living is that homeowners share the costs of keeping up the HOA community, with economies of scale usually reducing the individual price. The association's duties are nothing more than the individual homeowner has–they're just shared.

Pets can be integral members of a family and, thus, integral members of a community. The average homeowners association, or HOA, welcomes four-legged residents with open arms. HOA pet restrictions can help ensure that all residents of the HOA feel safe and comfortable while also creating safeguards against things like excessive barking and noise.

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 rules are rules that members of an HOA community must follow. These rules exist to regulate members' behavior within the association. But, how do you distinguish the unenforceable HOA rules from the enforceable ones? Read on to learn more!

It's that time of year again when many community associations have opened or are planning to open their pools for the summer season. But while residents have been looking forward to sunny days spent by the poolside, nationwide lifeguard shortages may challenge communities' pool operations.

Read to learn about the top home remodeling jobs people are going for this year and why they're so helpful for every homeowner that wants to try them.

How can Board Members effectively make sure everyone in the community is doing their part on the upkeep of the inside of their homes? We are here to answer your questions about inside maintenance responsibilities.

A community association manager's role is many. Association managers implement the policies set by the board of directors. They also oversee operations, services, and programs as laid out in the contract with the association. In addition, they provide information and advice to assist board members in their decision-making.

The weather is starting to heat up, and visitors from all over the world are vacationing in sunny Florida. That means more people will be using the pool now and in the summer months. Learn how to avoid pool slips in your HOA with the following advice.

Constant building maintenance can be a massive issue for any rental or income property, especially with many units. However, reducing the amount of maintenance you have to do doesn't mean you have to reduce the quality of the property! These are some of the best ways to update your income properties so they can be low maintenance!

The first step in a homeowners' association exercising its authority to enforce its rules involves proper notification to the homeowner. Read on to learn more!

To be a genuinely successful HOA, you can't simply focus all your efforts on attracting new homeowners. Your board must also work hard to keep new and existing members. All methods from last week's post apply, but here are a few additional tips for retaining homeowners.

As we said last week, 2021 is coming to a close, and a new year means it's time to make resolutions. For homeowners associations, it means doing things better in the new year. Here are more of the best HOA New Year's resolutions that boards can make to improve their community!

There are numerous considerations when allowing third parties to use a common area clubhouse to provide classes or other services. However, it is the facilitation of exercise classes that raises the most concern.

Does your community association manage a playground? You may be wondering what you can do to make sure you and your family are safe and compliant. Playgrounds are a great gathering place in the community—but unfortunately, they can spell danger for HOAs if they aren’t properly inspected and maintained.

Do you have your eyes on a particular home? The first thing you should do is ask your real estate agent if it's part of a community association.