Many homeowners associations turn to an HOA collection agency to solve their problems with delinquencies. But, is it really worth your association’s time and money to hire a third party? Does Your Association Need an HOA Collection Agency? One of the biggest problems most homeowners associations face is a high delinquency rate. Associations rely on…
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Every homeowners association goes through board elections, but not all communities have the same exact procedures. One thing that remains common in most associations, though, is the need for an HOA candidate statement. What Is an HOA Candidate Statement? To put it simply, an HOA candidate statement introduces you as a candidate and what you…
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Given the current state of the world, many homeowners associations have yet to hold their annual meetings for health and safety concerns. But, there is a way to hold an HOA annual meeting during COVID without endangering everyone. Planning an HOA Annual Meeting During COVID The year 2020 was difficult for everyone — homeowners associations…
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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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