One of the most important tasks in managing a homeowners association is the enforcement of  use and deed restrictions, and making sure that the owners and residents are complying with the standards of the community.  There are key elements to be followed by the homeowners’ association as well as the owners.   The trend in

If you are a new member of your community association board of directors, you are in for an educational experience.  Among the many subjects that you will deal with are architectural review, contracting, communication, meeting conduct, insurance, financial reports and taxes.  Most new members of community association boards of directors do not have a broad

Members of an association often have tasks that require more in-depth study by a small group. That’s where a committee comes in.   A committee is a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate and take action on tasks that require a small deliberative assembly.    Although most homeowners association committees are advisory in their functioning,

Like in other industries, the workforce in the community management industry is rapidly changing. Take the HOA manager for example:  the stereotype is someone who sits at board meetings, finding delight in firing off violation letters about someone’s car is sitting in an “unauthorized” parking zone. While those individuals do exist, it’s far from reality.

The ballots have been counted and the new board has been chosen.  Immediately following the board member acceptance of their new Board of Directors positions, it’s time for business.   Immediate Decisions The first step is immediate – the community manager officially opens the organizational meeting, allowing the board members an opportunity to choose who