Every homeowners association has governing documents including the HOA bylaws and documents outlining rules and restrictions. These documents, however, are not etched in stone and there may come a time when they will need to be amended because they are outdated, the needs of the community have changed, or the association has discerned that a […]
The sheer number of documents, rules, and regulations that govern HOAs can be downright overwhelming and confusing for HOA Board members and community homeowners alike! In order to avoid misunderstandings at to which rules or standards apply when, it is important to understand which governing documents take priority for your HOA. HOA Documents: The Chain […]
Are there extra fees associated with selling my home in the HOA? As you probably know, every Homeowner Association is different and each has their own governing documents detailing what fees are collected at the closing of a home sale and who is responsible for paying them. That having been said, there are several fees […]
Millennials are often labeled as the entitled and lazy generation of young people. However, the oldest of this generation was born in 1981, meaning that they are now entering their 40s. And the youngest generation is now in their late 20s. Millennials have taken a bit longer to hit certain milestones such as starting families […]
Iconic folk singer Joni Mitchell’s 1970 hit “Big Yellow Taxi” reminds us that sometimes “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” Sure, Mitchell was begging people to preserve nature, but the principle – that there is often great value in everyday things we don’t stop to consider or appreciate – applies to many […]
Sure, you have heard the saying “big results require big ambitions” (James Champy). And we aren’t saying that isn’t always true, but when it comes to your HOA Board, it can do more harm than good. How big ambitions of the new HOA board can be ineffective: Too much too soon? New board members are […]
How to Build Effective New Year’s Resolutions for the HOA Board Members and Residents Can Work Together for Productive Resolutions! Let us work on something that brings us together! New Year’s resolutions have a certain stigma to them, mostly “they never stick” or “we never see them through.” However, developing a few New Year’s Resolutions […]
Serving on the board of your homeowners association is going to feel like a totally new and unique experience. Despite previous experience serving on any board, non-profit or for-profit, get ready for a new ride! An HOA (homeowners association or community association) is complex, diverse, and multi-faceted. It’s consistently changing as new state laws, new […]
Homeowners Association Rules and Impacts of COVID Do you live in a community that is under a Homeowner Association (HOA)? If so, you’re part of approximately 25% of the US population. Whatever the reason you ended up in a community with an HOA, you expect that they fulfill their fiduciary duties even in times of […]
Identifying, Scouting and Retaining HOA Board Members Having a strong Board for your Homeowners Association is essential. Developing that HOA Board, and the individual Board members, can feel like an insurmountable task at times, especially during times of hardship or conflict. Creating a culture within your Board that includes appreciation, expectations, and imagining what can […]
