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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.