The function of the CC&Rs or the property management company's role in implementing them can be confusing. Therefore, it’s always best to work with your management company to develop guidelines that work best for your community.

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. 

The president may have been running the association single-handedly for a long time or they think they are a big shot in the business world and rule with an iron fist. Whatever the motivation, the homeowners association president becomes a dictator and it’s not acceptable.

A set of board members elected into office make up the Homeowners associations. When it comes to elections, members typically have a few options, one being an HOA secret ballot.

Did you know that you don't have to be interested or involved in a specific cause to serve on a nonprofit board of directors? The fact is that there are lots of nonprofits right in your community that has vacancies on their boards of directors. A great deal of the time, they don't even require prior experience.

Has your board instituted an ethics policy for all directors and committees? Typically, the first requirement is that all nominees for directors sign a confidentiality promise never to sue the board. So, if a board member does something wrong, illegal or unethical, how can the HOA get relief?

Has your board of directors of your homeowners’ association recently consider a bulk contract for cable television and internet service for your community. While the association has not previously provided cable or internet service to the residents, the association signed the contract to force homeowners to pay for the service as part of their assessments.

HOAs and Condo Associations may be able to continue holding virtual meetings, even when the coast is clear of the pandemic.

Civility, like chivalry, is becoming extremely rare. Differences of opinion are no longer allowed—either someone agrees with the other person, or both may reject any polite dialogue. Today's society needs healthy ways to manage disagreements and relationships, especially in your community HOAs. Here are some tips to consider regarding the dispute and what it means (or doesn't).

Residents living in homeowners' associations tend to be more civic-minded and engaged with community governance. According to the Foundation's research, 2.4 million residents volunteer to serve on community association governing boards or committees. Read on to learn more.