It is common for homeowners associations to begin long-term contracts for services such as trash removal, landscaping, and other maintenance works. What associations do not realize, however, is that many of these contracts are set to auto-renew. Without knowing this, your community could find itself facing financial liabilities. Here’s how you should handle HOA vendor…
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When running a homeowners association (HOA), you’re bound to encounter people with different backgrounds, life stories, and conditions. It’s these things that add color and personality to your community. Other times, you might have to deal with issues like hoarding which can be problematic for your community. Since hoarding is a delicate matter, it should…
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When new members are elected to the homeowners’ association (HOA) board of directors, it’s important to welcome them properly and educate them about community matters. This seems simple enough, but board members sometimes forget to take these crucial steps. As a result, new board members feel unprepared and are overwhelmed by their many responsibilities. For…
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Dealing with difficult residents can be unpleasant or downright stressful. Taking the time to deal with an angry homeowner can be an opportunity for the HOA board to gain some valuable feedback. Learning how to handle difficult homeowners is an important skill for a community manager. If you’re an HOA board member or even if…
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HOA property maintenance covers a lot more than you might think. As part of the community management team, you need to have a complete view of what HOA maintenance responsibilities you need to cover. HOA property services do not end with HOA exterior maintenance tasks, as well. Your board could also be responsible for things…
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Vendors are an important part of any community, but an HOA must ensure the terms of the job they’re completing is clearly set. Doing this can help the association avoid potential disasters and save an enormous amount of work down the line. However, many associations still downplay the importance of vendor contracts, leading to consequences…
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The homeowners association (HOA) board holds a meeting each year to keep the members informed and involved in matters involving the community. While attendance is important, many residents often don’t show up at the HOA annual board meeting. To ensure that doesn’t happen, it’s always good to plan your HOA annual meeting as early as…
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HOA managers are onsite managers, financial managers, meeting organizers, compliance enforcers, and a whole lot more. It’s a job that wears a lot of hats, and you need top-rate HOA manager skills to do them all. The responsibilities of an HOA manager covers a whole lot more than just HOA property management. HOA manager duties,…
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The role of an HOA secretary is an essential one — one that the association can’t function without. Nevertheless, many people remain in the dark about what exactly are the responsibilities of an HOA secretary. If you are considering running for the position or just recently became one, here are the roles of an HOA…
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The role of the HOA vice president is often blurry and varies from association to association. For this reason, many misunderstand what it truly means to become the vice president of an HOA. Whether you’re planning on running for the position or about to assume office in your HOA, here are the responsibilities of a…
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