As we said last week, 2021 is coming to a close, and a new year means it's time to make resolutions. For homeowners associations, it means doing things better in the new year. Here are more of the best HOA New Year's resolutions that boards can make to improve their community!

The remedies available to homeowners for handling a problematic board member depend, in part, on the applicable state's laws and the HOA's governing documents.

As we have seen, an HOA cannot just decide that it wants to prohibit short-term rentals one day. The prohibition must be grounded in some authority derived from the community declaration. For the most part, a community with an existing rental restriction in its mandate will have the right to enforce the regulation.

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.

We base the best relationships between HOAs and the management companies on open communication and clear expectations. However, suppose you're not exactly sure what your management company should be doing for your association. In that case, it can be challenging to determine if you're getting the total value of your service agreement. Here's how to set appropriate expectations with your management company—and why it's crucial.

Under Florida law, an association attempting to enforce a covenant or restriction against one homeowner while allowing another homeowner to violate the same regulation without consequences constitutes selective enforcement. Unfortunately, this is a common problem for association boards.

Do you have your eyes on a particular home? The first thing you should do is ask your real estate agent if it's part of a community association.

Governing homeowners associations include documents, among which are 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.

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. They also provide companionship to their respective families. Still, animals play an essential role in the lives of people with disabilities and mental health issues by assisting with day-to-day activities or giving emotional support.

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.

Who doesn’t love a community pool? The best way for everyone to enjoy the pool is an agreed-upon set of pool rules. It’s the perfect time of year to start thinking about how to set the pool up for everyone’s safety and enjoyment.

Homeowners often choose to live in a community association because of its affordable amenities, convenient services, preserved property values, and community sense. However, many new homeowners don't understand how the association functions, which can challenge expectations and cause misunderstandings.

In most associations, the assignment of one or more spaces is for each unit. Boards should use their rule-making authority to adopt parking policies that require owners to park in their assigned areas. That gives the association the power to enforce the rules if an owner violates this provision.

Maintaining a clean parking facility isn't just be a good idea. It should be a requirement. Street sweeping in homeowners associations or condos is not just for aesthetic reasons. It's also good for the environment.

Condominium Associates, with the help of HOAResources.com, helps answer some of the most common "exclusive use" questions about an HOA or COA.

Some condominium or townhome documents contain specific requirements for charging stations, but most don't specifically address the subject. When the documents are silent on the matter, installing a charging station is typically handled as a request to modify the general or limited common elements.

HOA residents may be getting an early start on holiday décor this year. Lights are being strung on homes even earlier as they seek to find some extra joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. As is typical during the holiday season, homeowners should review any seasonal décor guidelines in their community and follow some simple steps to decorate safely.

Thanksgiving typically means family gatherings, festive decorations, and plenty of food. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the country and government officials advise people to stay home to protect themselves, more Americans rethink their holiday plans.

As the pandemic continues to disturb our society, Condominium Associates takes every precaution and action to make sure your community association runs smoothly. We go through the proper procedures to make your community safe, No wonder condominium asociations are growing in the U.S. Read on to learn more.