Mistakes happen. But some can be costly, especially when you're a member of an HOA board. To help avoid them, we've listed some of the most common ones below. 1. Choosing a vendor without considering your options A vendor needs to be chosen... (Read More)

As an HOA or condo association board, it’s your primary responsibility to put the community’s best interest first. From financial health to safety, the board must always act with this in mind. Social media risk management falls under that... (Read More)

House fires happen and can be devastating to families and communities. They can happen anywhere at any time. While unpleasant to consider, it’s prudent that your HOA board has a plan in place to ensure community-wide fire safety. What measures can... (Read More)

All HOAs have a set of rules and regulations. These governing documents are designed to help keep property values up and the community as a whole living well with one another. Even if your rules are clear and easy to follow, at one point or... (Read More)

We know that communication and transparency are incredibly important when you're on an HOA board. Good communication is a foundation for all successful relationships. And, in order to have a successful HOA board you need to be able to communicate... (Read More)

An HOA board is a team of people who come together to make the association better. They work hard to ensure that the right policies are made and followed. A good board works toward invoking policies and fulfilling needs that are best for the... (Read More)

As part of a board, you have an important role to play in your community. If everyone on the board does their role well, their community as a whole will be better for it. But, if board members don't take their roles seriously or don't operate with... (Read More)

One of the biggest issues you may find in an HOA board is a lack of communication. This issue isn't specific to HOA boards, as poor communication can be an issue for many organizations and businesses. That's because effective communication is... (Read More)

There's a popular quote that says "don't give up what you want most, for what you want now." This is important to remember when making any decision. Many of us are quick to act. We live in a society that expects things now. Of course, there are... (Read More)

Are you aware of biases on your HOA board? Some issues can arise on an HOA board or within a community when members develop biases regarding residents. This bias can go either way. You may find an HOA member form a positive bias about someone... (Read More)