Vaping has become a very popular alternative to harmful cigarettes. However, recent studies indicate that it is quite unsafe as well — as illustrated by severe injuries caused by vaping. Many associations want to implement HOA vaping rules to prevent vaping in HOA communities, but local legislation or their governing documents might not cover…
The Treasurer of an HOA has one of the most important jobs on the HOA board of directors. It is important for HOA board members to consider carefully who they will be recommending for their treasurer position given that the role will determine the liquidity of the HOA and how it makes its most important…
Regardless of where you live, conflicts can arise between your residents or HOA board (BOD) members. What makes an HOA successful is their preparation for handling those disputes and solving them promptly. If your HOA board has been struggling with resident and HOA board member issues at your HOA, consider the valuable recommendations below. …
As a homeowner in an HOA, you have a responsibility to follow the rules and regulations set forth by the association. Breaking these rules can result in consequences, and dealing with HOA violations is no walk in the park. Here is everything you need to know about HOA violations. Dealing With HOA Violations the…
Selecting HOA vendors is not as easy as it seems. It involves a lot of moving parts and your HOA board must weigh out all your options before coming to a decision. Thankfully, there are some tips you can follow to make the process easier and effective. Selecting HOA Vendors: Advice to Help Your…
Every homeowners association should have a comprehensive insurance policy for unexpected troubles. Unfortunately, not all HOA boards are familiar with HOA community insurance. What to Consider When Getting HOA Community Insurance One of the challenges HOA boards must manage is what kind of insurance that their association has. It is essential to maintain coverage…
Holidays can become complicated when deciding how to balance decorating the outside of homes within your community while still adhering to HOA regulations. Put up holiday decorations in HOA communities the right way by following a few simple tips. Managing Holiday Decorations in HOA The end of the year is a very fun time…
Since the end of the year is now approaching, HOAs need to ensure that they have completed all their required tasks to successfully close out the fiscal year and end-of-year strategic planning. When considering what tasks need to be completed, it is helpful to have an HOA year end checklist. This is to make sure…
Dealing with difficult homeowners is inevitable for board members of an HOA. It is just part of the job. Every community will face conflict and have its fair share of difficult people. A key part of your job as a board member is to keep the peace and diffuse any difficult situations as they arise.…
Much like a business, a functioning community incurs costs and earns revenue. As such, it’s important to set up HOA accounting standards to maintain accurate financial reporting. Now, accounting can be quite stressful for community managers to navigate. With so much money going in and out, sometimes on a daily basis, it can be a…