Every new year comes with its own set of challenges. And while 2020 was particularly difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 brings hope for homeowners associations. Start the new year right by administering an HOA annual checkup. What to Include in Your HOA Annual Checkup Just as our bodies require yearly health checkups to…
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What are homeowners rights against HOA? All members of an HOA community, board member or not, should know about the different rights homeowners have. This way, you can prevent potential conflict from arising. The Most Important Homeowners Rights Against HOA Moving into a community governed by a homeowners association requires a familiarity with the things…
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What is the difference between HOA bylaws and covenants? Many people incorrectly use these terms interchangeably, and even those who are no strangers to HOA living sometimes get them confused. The difference, though, is night and day. What Are HOA Bylaws? What are bylaws in an HOA? Simply put, homeowners association bylaws dictate how…
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The holidays are just around the corner, which means residents are getting ready to decorate homes once again. For homeowners associations, though, it’s necessary to have rules in place about which HOA holiday decorations are allowed. Regulating HOA Holiday Decorations Homeowners living in an HOA community often question the need for holiday decoration rules.…
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It is not uncommon to have an HOA conflict of interest in any given association board. The important thing is to learn how to distinguish them and subsequently come to a resolution. Understanding an HOA Conflict of Interest What is a conflict of interest anyway? Simply put, a conflict of interest is when personal…
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Homeowner association complaints are common in any planned community. However, not all of them are directed to the board or the association. Most of the time, homeowners’ complaints are directed towards their neighbors or other members of the community. While neighbor disputes do not always involve or require action from the association, it’s still important…
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HOA dues collection can be a chore, which is why many HOAs turn to third parties for assistance. When it comes to collecting dues, though, it is important to stay compliant with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. What Is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, otherwise…
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With Halloween just around the corner, more and more people are wondering how to celebrate this spooky event in the midst of a pandemic, especially in HOA communities. Here are some of the best Halloween COVID-19 ideas you can do this October. Halloween COVID-19 Activities You Can Do Before the coronavirus pandemic, Halloween in HOA…
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Over the years, there has been a lot of debate over the presence of law enforcement vehicles inside homeowners associations. Some residential communities have covenants that prohibit such vehicles from being parked on the streets of their neighborhood. What does the law have to say about this? Here’s the real deal about police vehicles in…
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An HOA foreclosure does not happen all the time, but it is still a possibility for every member of a homeowners association. As a homeowner, you must know what an HOA foreclosure entails and what you can do if you ever face one. What You Must Know About an HOA Foreclosure Homeowners associations collect…
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