International Community Association Managers Day is here! But, what is the story behind this day of appreciation? And how can condo communities and homeowners associations celebrate? International Community Association Managers Day: A Brief History Community associations, such as condo communities and homeowners associations, have been around for decades. In the 1970s, the United States…
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The South Carolina Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways sheds some light on the law’s application to private roads. But, what exactly are the provisions contained within this Act? What Is the South Carolina Uniform Act Regulating Traffic to Private Roads? The South Carolina Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, found under Title 56…
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Complaints about homeowners associations are not uncommon. One particular state, though, is seeing a rising number of complaints by the year. Here are the facts about South Carolina HOA complaints. The State of South Carolina HOA Complaints in 2024 The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) recently released a report detailing the state of…
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Memorial Day is right around the corner. As with many homeowners associations, the federal holiday is a great time to plan a community event that will help bring residents together. But, what are some fun HOA Memorial Day activities? The Best HOA Memorial Day Activities to Organize This Year Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day,…
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In South Carolina, HOA flag restrictions are quite common. But, when it comes to the United States flag, the Palmetto State has a law in place that protects the right of homeowners. Understanding South Carolina HOA Flag Restrictions Homeowners associations are known for many things, chief among them being their ability to preserve curb…
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Homeowners associations are known to restrict certain architectural modifications in communities. But, does this authority extend to prohibiting a North Carolina solar in HOA communities? What Is the North Carolina Solar Access Law? In 2007, North Carolina drafted and passed its first solar access law. Known as SB670, the law prohibited an HOA’s CC&Rs…
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Worker compensation insurance is a necessity in today’s liability-riddled landscape. While this form of insurance is more often associated with businesses that employ workers, it applies to homeowners associations, too. So, just how important is worker compensation insurance for HOA communities? Worker Compensation Insurance for HOA Communities: What Does It Do? What is workers…
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Watch our Webinar on Covenant Enforcement – Best Practices below. Homeowners associations bear the responsibility of enforcing the community’s rules and covenants. But, the process can be tricky, and HOAs can find themselves in hot water when they fail to follow the best practices. Here are the most important things to know about HOA rules enforcement.…
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A community Easter egg hunt is a great way to bring neighborhood kids together. But, organizing one can come as a challenge if you don’t know where to begin. How to Plan Your Own Community Easter Egg Hunt Easter is a special holiday for Christians, as it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today,…
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Dues are on the rise in many homeowners associations, thanks in large part to inflation. But, how is inflation affecting HOA dues exactly? How Is Inflation Affecting HOA Dues? Homeowner dues are not fixed rates. These dues can go up and down depending on a number of factors. While a decrease in dues is…
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