The Florida legislature rolled out member term limits for condominium association directors in January 2024. This article highlights those changes coming in 2026.
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It’s best to address issues with a Board Member before they can do too much damage. Here are the warning signs that a problem with an HOA board member exists.
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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.
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In this two-part guide, we'll explore 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 next week, we will focus on social chair responsibilities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HOA board members are always concerned about getting sued. The good news is that this does not happen as much as we think. A lawsuit is a severe matter; it can drain one's time, energy, finances, resources, and emotions.
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Whether you play a small but essential role or run for a position on the board, serving in your HOA comes with plenty of rewards. It may not involve financial gain, but there are some intangible benefits of giving back to your community. Read on to learn why you should serve in HOA communities.
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Fourth of July is right around the corner, so homeowners associations should take this chance to plan a community-wide event. Some of the perks of association living are getting an invite to exclusive events and forming deep relationships with neighbors.
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Within the context of a homeowners association, a resolution is a formal statement created by the board relating to the policies and decisions of the board. It contains information on the purpose of the solution, what action follows, and the board's authority to make that decision. Resolutions validate and support the board's operations.
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A set of board members governs every homeowner's association. While the structure of the HOA board can vary from community to community, the positions more or less remain the same across a majority of them. Generally, the HOA board is headed by the president, followed by the vice president. If you intend to run for the position of vice president, it is imperative to know what the job entails.
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A top priority for any Condo or HOA board is resident safety. When neighbors feel safe, the community value increases. Also, it helps maintain the grounds from unwanted damages.
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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.
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A homeowners association would be nothing without its homeowners. So when properties are available, an HOA should do its best to seek out new homeowners to live in the community. But, how do you even begin to do that?
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Homeowners associations rely on people to make decisions and perform organizational functions. For constitutional matters, a vote comes from all HOA members. For day-to-day affairs, an association acts through its board of directors and officers.
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