Homeowner assessments keep the HOA running and fund community upkeep, amenities, utilities, insurance, reserves, and more. When assessments are not paid, these services become harder to provide. High delinquency rates for assessments can result in deferred maintenance, lower reserve fund contributions, and increased assessments. So, what can you do about it? Let’s get into our guide on how to handle when homeowners are delinquent on payments! First, the association’s governing documents outline what is considered to be delinquent. The documents also allow the HOA to levy assessments and ch ..read more

An HOA does more than just set and enforce rules. Homeowners Associations really exist to help create a shared vision and establish a unified identity within communities. One of the ways they do this is through the use of architectural guidelines. What are architectural guidelines? Architectural guidelines are the cornerstone of a visually appealing community. Essentially, these guidelines dictate specific exterior design rules or standards that every home and building in the community must meet. What sorts of things do architectural guidelines cover? Architectural guidelines cover things ..read more

Being a board member can get overwhelming at times with having to maintain the community’s common areas, manage the HOA’s finances, collect assessments, and more, all while creating and upholding a sense of community. With so many tasks, and only so many people on the board, things may feel like they’re piling up. However, there are ways to minimize the stress and make your list of responsibilities more manageable. Whether you’re a newcomer or veteran board member, there are small changes you can make that will have a big impact. 1. Get Support Sometimes having only a few board members han ..read more

The pandemic led to major changes in the way we interact with each other in our communities. One of the biggest changes is the shift from traditional in-person meetings to digital HOA meetings. Even as the world has tried to resume some sense of normalcy, remote meetings seem to be here to stay. They offer a convenient and efficient way for associations to continue to operate and maintain communication. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the benefits of digital HOA meetings and how they can be used to keep homeowners connected and informed. Making Community Engagement Easier Digital HOA meet ..read more

Most of the time, HOA board members can be counted on to do what’s best for a community and its residents. Even if a board member disagrees with the rest of the board or with a resident, you can usually safely assume that the board member is doing his or her best to make smart choices for the neighborhood. Unfortunately, there are exceptions. Occasionally, a board may find itself with a member who has lost sight of what is best for the community. In some of these cases, the best course of action is for the board member to be removed. How do I know if an HOA board member should be removed ..read more

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Among the many records that a homeowners association must keep, the financial statement is definitely an important one. Residents invest in the community through their fees and assessments, and they have the right to see how that money is being used by the HOA board. Transparency and accountability are vital to healthy relationships with the HOA members, not to mention there is often a legal responsibility to demonstrate the wise and deliberate use of community funds. The details required in the financial statement may vary depending on the state you live in and the bylaws of your association ..read more