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RULE ENFORCEMENT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT ASPECT OF A HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION   Your Homeowner’s Association Board has a duty to reasonably enforce the covenants and rules, and to avoid risking liability to the Board, its committee members, or to the entire association.  At the same time, Board members are residents of the association, live there, and are friends with many within their association.  Unfortunately, enforcing those rules may result in personal attacks, disharmony, and polarization.  As a Board member, this aspect of governing can either disenfranchise your assoc ..read more

When HOAs have no formal procedure in place, most Board members are too quick to shout for legal action, while others drag their heels to avoid confrontation with neighbors. Poorly written collection procedures result in a higher percentage of those who don’t pay and divert the Board’s attention away from issues that affect their community. A collection procedure provides a road map before turning to costly legal remedies. How to Achieve a 100% Collection Rate 1. Determine a delinquency timeframe. The first step is to determine a timeline when an owner will be declared past due — after 30 ..read more

The success of a homeowner’s association is based on the membership and its board working in harmony.  If the community is not taken care of, it will affect property values, decrease the quality of living and create a disenchanted membership.  Is your board guilty of one of the 5 reasons below? Poor Communication It’s up to the board to inform homeowners, but it’s also up to the homeowners to be informed.  A homeowner is responsible to understand their governing documents and to attend their HOA board meetings.  If they don’t like the way things are going, then they can s ..read more

Community associations exist because they offer choices, lifestyles, amenities and efficiencies that people value. Yet, with all of their inherent advantages, community associations face complicated issues, none more common than the challenge of balancing the rights of the individual homeowner with those of the community as a whole. Issues often arise because of false expectations, misinformation and misunderstanding. You can help ensure a more positive HOA community experience by learning all you can about a community before you buy or rent a home in that neighborhood. Once you have your eye ..read more

As a homeowner in your Idaho association, you have certain rights – and responsibilities You have the right to… A responsive and competent association and its Board. Honest, fair, and respectful treatment by Board leaders and managers. Attend meetings, serve on committees, and run for election. Access to appropriate association records. Prudent financial management of HOA records, fees, and other assessments. Live in a subdivision where the common property is maintained according to established standards. Fair treatment regarding financial and other association obligations, including the oppor ..read more

Procedures for collecting overdue assessments differ from one community association to the next depending on established procedures, governing documents, and local and state statutes. In addition to being reasonable and consistent, CAI recommends the following procedures for collecting delinquent assessments:   Begin collection actions early while the outstanding amount is manageable. Take an incremental approach. Start with friendly reminders or personal contact, and then follow up with stronger reminders, making sure to provide as much information as possible. Consider allowing owners ..read more

February’s topic will cover what homeowners expect out of their HOA. Participants will learn how to communicate with your membership to get the maximum engagement out of your community. If you are a HOA Board member and you are seeking to gain insight and knowledge to meet and exceed the expectations of your membership, this training is designed specifically for you. We’ll cover how to communicate with your membership to create a positive culture that increases their involvement and engagement in HOA activities, as well as to dispel the myths commonly associated with HOAs. The seminar also add ..read more