One of the most important jobs a homeowners association Board has to do is to enforce the rules of the...

A community association can differ from a traditional...

Are you wondering how to enforce CC&Rs in your HOA community? Looking for information on the exact process that you could follow?

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In recent posts we have discussed the foundations for establishing your HOA’s Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and the...

When choosing to live in an HOA, property owners agree to covenants and conditions that restrict the use of their own property for two main reasons:

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Deciding between self-managing your community or hiring a professional property management company can...

Have you been tasked with recording your HOA’s meeting minutes? Wondering how meeting minutes should look like, and if...

Do you have what it takes to be a good board member? Chances are you do.

If you have a mix of some of the following traits and skills, consider...

Our most recent posts have focused on the concept of an Architectural Control Committee (ACC).  We explored the basis for...

Most recent posts have focused on the basis for forming an Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and the “nuts and bolts” of...

Your homeowners association has three types of governing documents: Covenants, Conditions &...

Are you looking for an inspection checklist for your HOA? Wondering what areas in the community you should be checking...

Are you wondering where to take your HOA in the next year? Do you wonder what goals and objectives you...

Are you looking for alternative housing options? Wondering what manufactured housing is and how it...

Are you struggling to keep your meetings running smoothly? Wondering how a perfect HOA meeting agenda should...

This is a comprehensive list of HOA violations for new HOA managers and board members. 

Keep on reading to find out...

This post is part one of three that will discuss the authority, structure and “best practices” for facilitating an...

Our last article provided a basic overview of the concepts behind the authority and structure by which an HOA’s Architectural...

Have you ever checked how much of your day goes towards running your self-managed HOA? Are you wondering if there’s a way to reclaim at least some of that time back? 

Good...

Do you want to improve your HOAs communications? Are you wondering what tools to use to make it happen?

You know the score. Being a...

This post will be the last in our series regarding how to establish an effective ACC process. We hope that the information...

Do you want to become an HOA manager? Wondering what skills do you need to be a great HOA manager, what duties you'll have to fulfill, and how to ensure that you always do...

Discover what the obligations and responsibilities of HOA board members are.

Do you struggle to keep up with all the tasks piling up for your HOA? Are you wondering if there’s any dedicated HOA management...

Discover what are CC&R’s, their benefits to you, and how they help regulate various aspects of communal...

Are you wondering how to communicate an HOA violation to a resident gracefully? Looking for examples of HOA violation letters...

Is your HOA considering changing some of its CC&Rs? Are you looking for information on the exact process for amending the HOAs...

Are you wondering what type of meetings your HOA should be running regularly? Are you looking for advice on how to structure your HOA meetings to deliver the best results?

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CC&Rs are rules that property owners and residents must follow. Since rules are useless without a way to make sure people follow them, CC&Rs also contain provisions for...

All members of the board are responsible for the association’s overall financial health, but the HOA treasurer has specific duties to protect the association’s assets.

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Are you planning to self-manage your HOA? Wondering what to do to avoid any mistakes, and what tools to use in the process?

As of 2022, almost 74 million Americans live in...

Are you planning to launch a new website for your HOA? Looking for inspiration and ideas?

The best HOA websites come in different shapes and sizes. Every association has...

Special meetings are unscheduled meetings called from time to time by the board for a specific purpose. Special meetings usually address issues that need immediate...