A Homeowners’ Association (or HOA) is a corporation that governs planned residential developments, townhouses, or condos. Once someone...

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

Natural disasters affect thousands of people every year, and with the increased risk of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and...

Doesn’t it make sense to have a knowledgeable, trained, professional community association manager watching out for your interests?

Summer can quickly become an expensive season, but being mindful of energy conservation can help reduce your electricity bills—and your carb

What’s the difference in a board meeting and a special meeting, or an annual meeting and a town meeting? Confused? Here’s some...

For many people, meetings are a fact of life. Whether it’s a board or member meeting here in our association, a volunteer meeting at your...

Many states require association boards to submit financial reports to association members—or, at least, make them available on request. A...

As a homeowner in an HOA community, you have a right to participate in deciding what will be done about community issues that affect all...

You live in an HOA. You have a great idea. You’re not on the board, and elections are months away. What next? Present it. Presenting a...

Volunteers play a vital role in making community associations vibrant and attractive places to live. Finding, motivating, directing, and...

Governing and operating an HOA is complex even for experienced managers, informed board members, and involved residents. Hiring service...

A community association board consists of volunteers elected to serve on behalf of residents to execute a wide variety of tasks. It’s a...

Equipment and major components (like the roofs) must be replaced from time to time, regardless of whether your association plans for the...

Your association’s budget impacts the financial and physical health of the community and residents’ property values. The budget is the...

Some volunteers who have served on a homeowners association (HOA) board have realized that much of what works for them in their day job...

Serving on the board of a homeowners association can be a fulfilling experience. Many members enjoy being active volunteer leaders,...

Managing the daily operations of a homeowners association can make it hard for board members and community managers to carve out time to...

Community association boards sometimes find themselves at odds with homeowners when carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Board...

Communication is an essential part of every successful community association’s operations. Effective communication is the remedy to many...