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)

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)

It's a case of "the more, the merrier" when a new family moves into your HOA! You want your new residents to feel comfortable in their new home, and one means to that end is to reach out to them. What would television's Mr. Rogers, the king of... (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)

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)

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)

It's an unfortunate reality, but in many HOAs, a handful of people carry the load for the rest of the board. Those high-achievers can get burned out. (Who doesn't from time to time, right?) What can you do to prevent burnout in the first place... (Read More)

It’s an awkward position to be in. If just a few homeowners aren’t paying their HOA fees, it can really start to affect your financials. But what you do can be just as important as what you don't do in response to such situations. In fact, a lot... (Read More)

The safety and well being of community members should be of utmost importance to your HOA. Associations should act to the fullest extent possible to adhere to all procedures and policies that keep communities safe. Ultimately, the safety and... (Read More)