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Resolving Conflicts In Your HOA The Right Way

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

Advice, Communication, HOA Board Members, Legal Concerns, Safety ConcernsEddy LyonsAugust 20, 2023civil disputes, HOA laws, resolutions, responsible, issues, sensitive issues

The Role of the HOA Vice President

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.

Board Members, Community Associations, HOA Board Members, HOA Meetings, VolunteerGuest UserJune 2, 2022vice president, hoa boards, board members, annual budget, meeting, responsibility, responsible, property management

Guide to HOA RFPs

One of the most complex decisions a homeowners' association (HOA) board of directors will have to make is hiring the right people for their management company. When your board writes and distributes a request for proposal (RFP), they're simplifying the process. Read on to learn about RFPs, why they're important, how to draft one, and more.

Advice, Board Members, Community Associations, Financial Obligations, HOA Board Members, HOA MeetingsGuest UserFebruary 17, 2022RFP, responsible, HOA, board meetings, board of directors

What Tasks Do Community Association Management Companies Handle?

The board's job is to make decisions. HOA association management companies work on the association's behalf. Management companies have no decision-making power over the HOA. However, they do act at the board's behest. The management's job is to carry them out.

Advice, Board Members, Community Associations, Condo Associations, Financial Obligations, HOA Board Members, HOA Meetings, Legal Concerns, MeetingsGuest UserOctober 7, 2021community associations, HOA leaders, hoa boards, board members, community conerns, tasks, responsible

Civic Engagement Commitments for HOAs

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.

Advice, Board Members, Community Events, HOA Board Members, HOA Meetings, VotingGuest UserOctober 10, 2020HOA voting, HOA, annual meeting, responsible, residents

Consequences of Not Having Cash Reserves

Significant expenses in development occur, and homeowners must cover the costs, one way or another. An HOA commonly maintains a type of savings account called the cash reserves or a reserve account for significant, infrequent, or unexpected common area costs.

Advice, Annual Budget, Board Members, Financial Obligations, HOA Amenities, HOA Board Members, Maintenance, Safety ConcernsGuest UserJune 25, 2020financial, responsible, maintenance, board members, HOA, coa

Board Influence on Inside Maintenance Responsibilities

Whether the community is a condominium, homeowners association, or cooperative, the owner or shareholder will always be responsible for certain maintenance items within the home. In some instances, the Board can exercise control over such responsibilities. Still, there are many areas where the ability to influence owner behavior is limited. Read on to learn more.

Board Members, MaintenanceGuest UserJanuary 22, 2020maintenance, board members, responsible

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