Guide to Good Communication in an Association
Good communication is key to a happy and peaceful community. If you live in a community where the rules and bylaws are well understood by association members and questions...
The Responsibilities of HOA Board Members
Many people love living in associations because they get the full benefits of using amenities such as swimming pools, fitness rooms, tennis courts, and entertainment areas without the responsibility...
Parking Issues in an HOA
What’s one real hot button issue in homeowners associations? Remarkably, a truly contentious topic tends to be the application of the rules and regulations dealing with parking and parking...
Handling a Hoarding Situation
According to the Mayo Clinic Hoarding Disorder Department, hoarding is a disorder characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them....
Advantages of Association Living
How would you like all the advantages of being a homeowner without having to deal with lawn upkeep and the maintenance of the building and utilities? Sounds too good...
The Hatfields and the McCoys: Diplomacy is Best in a Time of Conflict
The names Hatfield and McCoy are synonymous with feuding clans that dates back to the time of the Civil War. It was believed that the McCoys were Unionists and...
Amending the Governing Documents for your Association
If you live in a community association, whether it is a condominium, townhome, or apartment complex, you know that you live by certain rules usually determined by the governing...
Importance of Year-Round Property Maintenance
One of the biggest perks of living in an association is not having to deal with the general property maintenance that individual homeowners deal with. Think about all that...
Ready to Move into a Community with an HOA?
Are you thinking about packing it all up and moving to a community that has an HOA? Communities that have a Homeowners Association have a ton of advantages including...
HOA Insurance Issues
Knowing what to expect from your HOA master insurance policy and what you need to insure on your own is important to sort out before you purchase your condo....