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.

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.

HOAs are governed by many rules and regulations — to a point where it may confuse board members and homeowners alike. To avoid a misunderstanding, familiarize yourself with the homeowners association documents and which HOA documents take precedence in your community.

Here are some tips to help managers and their communities effectively deal with this hectic season and the conflict that often arises.

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.

In every homeowner's association, there will be homeowners who break the rules accidentally or intentionally. That's why HOA boards must take non-compliance seriously.

Potential homeowners must consider the level of safety before purchasing a new home. In a homeowners association, one way to make residents feel safe is to start an HOA neighborhood watch.

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.

Workers' compensation insurance, or workers' comp for short, provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees who injure themselves while on the job. In exchange, employees waive their right to sue their employer for the tort of negligence.

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.

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!

Homeowners often have questions or concerns they would like to raise but have no medium to do so in an instant which is why some HOAs are considering online support. But is HOA online support even a good idea?

Condominium Associates provides you with some tips on how to prevent conflicts of interest in your community association.