What is the purpose and function of the HOA attorney? Every association hires various vendors to help effectively run the association and assist the board in keeping the association out of trouble and as far away from potential liability as possible. Second to the association’s property manager, the association’s attorney is one of the most […]
Unfortunately, being a friendly neighbor will not always result in a resolution. Let us assume at this point that you have tried to be positive and work with your neighbor to solve issues which are concerning you. Notwithstanding your best efforts, your neighbor has blown you off and shows no interest in addressing your concerns. […]
Notwithstanding your best efforts and those of other members within the community, conflict is bound to happen. The key to resolving this conflict without the need for expensive attorneys or hateful battles is in how the conflict is addressed. While trying to be neighborly within your community makes common sense, it is something that appears […]
Driving to and from your garage and merely existing in an association is not the only option. Living within an association provides you with many opportunities to become involved in your community. Assuming you meet any qualifications which exist within the documents, one of the best ways to be involved in your community is to […]
Another source of contention that is almost always avoidable deals with the actions of tenants. As an owner, you are generally responsible for the actions of your tenants within the association. If your tenant violates the association’s governing documents, you will likely receive a warning letter, hearing notice or ultimately you may be served with […]
If you have never heard of or supported the “Buck a Door or More” campaign and you’ve wondered how or why we have crazy new laws cropping up every year, you should read on. How many of us understand the “Buck a Door or More” program other than it being a request for support of […]
As an owner within an association you should read, understand and comply with your governing documents. If you do not understand the documents, ask your neighbors, your board, or your personal attorney. Failure to understand your association’s governing documents (Bylaws, CC&Rs/Declaration, Rules and Regulations, Architectural Guidelines, etc.) is not a defense and should not prevent […]
The buck stops with the board of directors. When you strip out all of the politics and the neighbor issues and everything else, in your association you realize that ultimately the buck stops with the board. The board is elected by the members to accomplish the tasks required of the corporation by the governing documents. […]
Another main function of the board is to maintain common area within an association. Common area may include greenbelts, floral landscape, open space areas, recreational facilities and streets. The funds for maintaining these areas are generated through collection of assessments. The decision on how this maintenance is performed is left up to the board. The […]
Another important function of the association’s board of directors is to enforce governing documents. Unfortunately this function is often viewed with disdain by owners against whom enforcement is being sought. Owners on the receiving end of enforcement proceedings often feel that they are being unfairly singled out. When taking action, an association’s board must strive […]