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 […]
What do food trucks and HOAs have in common? Um, I have no idea. But I came across a really interesting article this morning discussing the merits of using food trucks at an association. I’ve talked here about how we are all neighbors in an HOA and how each of us, as individual owners, can […]
Our world is often defined by numbers. How much of this. How many of that. Interestingly enough, there are quite a few numbers associated with Common Interest Developments. As we come close to closing out 2017, here are some of them from this past year: $85 Billion. Assessments collected from owners within CIDs. Assessments are […]
We’ve explored some of the myths of community managers and also the basic qualities of a good community manager. Now that you all know what community managers don’t do and some of the qualities great managers posses, you know what you should be looking for, right? You’re on your way to choosing a great manager […]
A board of directors must understand that the manager performs various functions for the association and that the board need not do all the work itself. A good board of directors should be able to make policy decisions and have the manager carry out these decisions. It behooves the board, therefore, to choose a good […]
There are quite a few myths and misconceptions about community management that we must dispel. If your association is larger than a handful of units, there is a better than average chance that your community is managed by a community management company. Some of the frustrations faced by owners and board members in associations […]
One of the first steps in making a difference is becoming involved in your community. Because association living is the most noticeable and accessible to most homeowners today, this community involvement will often begin with your association. So how do you become involved in your community? One way to become involved in your association is […]
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 […]