What if your HOA has rules about garage sales? This article details what you need to know before you begin. 

Clear community guidelines about political aesthetics and discussions can maintain civility and fosters an environment of respect. Here are some ideas to consider as you strive to help your community navigate this potentially contentious season.

As an HOA, your board should explore using social media platforms to encourage communication, establish neighborly connections, and strengthen the sense of community.

By establishing a clear plan for disaster management ahead of time, you can help mitigate the effects of an emergency on your community and ensure that the situation is dealt with smoothly and efficiently.

Whether it be noise, smell, property value, or other concerns, homeowners and board members want to know, is having chickens in your community worth it?

The following article provides assistance with different circumstances related to early lease termination, however, a lawyer should always be advised for legal matters.

It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: A long-awaited package finally arrives, only to be taken from your front porch before you get home. Luckily, you can do a few things to minimize the chances of getting a package stolen off your porch.

The key to successful HOA management is knowing how to deal with conflict when it arises.

An HOA can choose not to place any restrictions on smoking, or it can ban smoking altogether. Adopting protocols that align with state laws and declarations is essential, whatever the outcome. 

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

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.

Foreclosed homes are nothing new to homeowners associations but can become a real problem when squatters get involved. Read on to learn how to prevent squatters and how to remove them legally.

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and homeowners associations are gearing up for another festive occasion. If your association wants to commemorate the day with fun events, here are the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in HOA communities.

The problem of stray animals in HOA communities is a common one. But, there are some measures HOA boards can take to prevent strays from loitering and discourage residents from feeding them.

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.

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.

Halloween is such a wonderful, festive time for children and their families. However, it can also be scary for HOAs to deal with the excess activities it brings.

Maintain lines of communication with residents for as long as possible during a storm. Even if members don’t receive messages until after the fact, they let individuals know that the board cared and attempted to reach out.

An HOA mold problem is often a point of contention since there is usually a debate on which party is liable for it. Does it fall under the association's responsibility, or should the homeowner answer to the charges? Read on to learn more!