If permitted where you reside – could digital ballots be the answer for easy and convenient election participation by homeowners?
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It’s an all-too-familiar scenario: A long-awaited package finally arrives, only to be taken from your front porch before you get home. Luckily, you can do a few things to minimize the chances of getting a package stolen off your porch.
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Homeowners Association (HOA) membership is often mandatory for much of Florida.
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If you are living in a homeowners association, you probably know that the Association cannot prohibit the installation of solar panels (or "solar collectors").
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It's critical for Board members to understand the nature of this fee and to convey its importance to owners and potential owners alike adequately.
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Having a clear agenda and sticking to it can ensure that any meeting feels relatively on-point. That's particularly true for condo Board meetings.
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As an HOA board member, you must uphold and follow the association’s governing documents. Below are some frequently asked questions
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Some HOA documents take precedence over others. If you don’t know which one supersedes the others, continue reading!
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The key to successful HOA management is knowing how to deal with conflict when it arises.
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The sooner you address delinquent HOA fees, the better off your community will be. Make homeowners aware of how soon the HOA will take action if payments are not collected to create a sense of urgency for submitting dues on time.
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The function of the CC&Rs or the property management company's role in implementing them can be confusing. Therefore, it’s always best to work with your management company to develop guidelines that work best for your community.
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New board members and homeowners must establish what the governing documents are, how often they're updated, and the steps it takes to correct them.
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An HOA can choose not to place any restrictions on smoking, or it can ban smoking altogether. Adopting protocols that align with state laws and declarations is essential, whatever the outcome.
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An association must be intimately familiar with these standards, the schedules by which building components need to be inspected and evaluated, and the outside vendors that, when necessary, must be called upon to ensure everything is in working order.
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The president may have been running the association single-handedly for a long time or they think they are a big shot in the business world and rule with an iron fist. Whatever the motivation, the homeowners association president becomes a dictator and it’s not acceptable.
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Community association management agreements are a common way for homeowner's associations (HOAs) and condominium associations to ensure that their communities are well-maintained and properly managed. One common approach to pricing these agreements is to offer a pay-as-you-go model rather than charging one full price for everything.
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Every association requires contracts, meaning every board must determine if the contract is good or bad.
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Association board members have the challenging task of governing and managing the matters of their communities. They are responsible for making necessary decisions that impact the lives of the association members. In carrying out these responsibilities, board members must exercise their business judgment.
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Having trained managers is vital for safety. The manager is the right person to notify if someone violates association rules.
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We all have a vision for our community. Whether it's the neighborhood we reside in, the one we manage, or the one that we provide services to, there is a goal in mind. Having an idea for your community is just the start. Seeing it come to fruition requires collaboration, time, and strategic planning.
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