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.

Does your community association manage a playground? You may be wondering what you can do to make sure you and your family are safe and compliant. Playgrounds are a great gathering place in the community—but unfortunately, they can spell danger for HOAs if they aren’t properly inspected and maintained.

Associations handle personally identifiable information daily, including homeowner names, addresses, bank account information, credit card numbers, credit histories, and Social Security numbers. Unfortunately, these items are attractive to cybercriminals, and as data thieves grow more sophisticated in their tactics, the potential risks of a data breach increase for 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.

Managing the daily operations of a homeowners association can make it hard for Florida board members and community managers to carve out time to evaluate the health of their association. Though it may be one more thing to do, knowing your community’s financial standing, curb appeal, and relationship with residents is well worth the time and effort.

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.

Have you received letters from your homeowner's association manager about your dog barking while you're out at work. If this describes your situation, you may have that "dog next door." Condominium Associates provides tips and tricks on how to tame a barking dog in your HOA.

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.

The safety benefits of having a lifeguard are apparent, but there are financial and liability considerations as well. Many homeowners associations are exploring ways to eliminate lifeguards without the liability. According to HOAResources.com, the association should create, publish, and circulate a policy called "Rules and Regulations for Unattended Pool Use.” Read on to learn more.

Mental health issues aren't new to community associations, but the pandemic has heightened these feelings and behaviors. It has become overwhelming for many managers and board members. I

It's without a doubt that COVID-19 continues to present challenges in homeowners' associations. There must be a delicate balance between cultivating community and making safety a priority when neighbors have guests over for dinner and want to use the clubhouse.

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?

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.

Many association leaders know all too well that conflicts over parking spaces can elicit strong emotional responses. These emotions often result in angry phone or email messages and sometimes result in worse, such as physical altercations to persons or property.

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.

Associations that want to either limit or ban vaping in their community will need to take a careful look at their governing documents. Looking over these documents will determine whether they can do so through either rules and regulations or an amendment to their governing documents.

When it comes to determining who gets to put up what—and when—at homeowners associations, things have the potential to get complicated. Read on for tips about holiday decorations in your HOA.

Suppose residents in your association have been frequent targets of package theft during the pandemic. If this is the case, we have tips to deter thieves and ensure packages are kept safe.