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.

While keeping dues as low as possible sounds like a good idea, it's not always the best idea. Read on to discover when raising dues is actually in a community's best interest.

A homeowners association is the cornerstone of a planned community. When run properly, it brings continuity, preserves architectural integrity, maintains common areas, protects property values, and promotes the concept of "community." Every association should be responsible for its assets and operation following state laws and the community's governing documents.

For many associations, the Board of Directors' most significant issue is dealing with demanding homeowners. Even the most even-tempered folks have "hot buttons." Dealing with the emotions entwined in ownership of one's home can push those buttons and create problems in an association.

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.

Trespassing in HOA communities is a common concern. Usually, the situation involves either the HOA entering a homeowner's property or a homeowner entering community property. Regardless of the actual situation, the association must know how to handle this issue. Failure to provide awareness can result in severe consequences for either party.

Conducting effective board meetings plays an essential role in the Board of Directors' ability to govern their community successfully. However, it takes a great deal of time and effort for a board meeting to run in a timely and productive manner.

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.

Summer is almost here. Many HOA board members will be out of town throughout the summer. Still, you must continue to hold board meetings as often as outlined in your association bylaws.

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.

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

Homeowner's associations may be worried about getting bitten by one of these snakes every time they step out of their car, into their garage, and walk out their door. Does an association have a responsibility to protect its residents from dangerous nature?

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).

Communities are searching for ways to keep children safe by practicing social distancing on October 31st. Many homeowner associations are turning to alternatives such as trunk-or-treating instead of traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating.

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.

COVID-19 made a sudden entrance into Americans' daily lives, interrupting normalcy as we once knew it. Here are some easy ways to be a good neighbor through these trying times.

According to the Census Bureau, roughly 64% of U.S. households have responded to the 2020 census as of August 14, 2020. As the agency follows up with nonrespondents until September 30, homeowners associations can play an important role by allowing access to census takers to count all residents.

Whether your association plans for the expense or not, equipment, and other significant components, such as roofs, must be replaced from time to time. This statement is especially true if your HOA offers various amenities, such as pools, playgrounds, and workout facilities. For this reason, your HOA should have reserves to plan for the unexpected.

It’s important to make the right decision for your community, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to reopening your community facilities. In this article, we give you suggestions on how your board should make the decision to reopen facilities or not.

January is the annual meeting time for many condos and HOAs. Our expert property managers offer insight on how to begin working now to avoid five common annual meeting mistakes.