Understanding Special Assessments
There’s no way to sugar-coat it: everyone hates special assessments. Getting a notice that you owe more money to the association can not only put a damper on your day but alsoRead More…
Tag Archives: Condo Management
Association Crime Prevention
Everyone wants a safe place to call home, and homeowner associations strive to make sure that all residents feel secure. While we’re diligent in our efforts to reduce possible dangers in ourRead More…
Disaster Preparedness Tips
If you think hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and floods won’t happen to you or that you don’t need to insure against these disasters, you’re among the nearly half of U.S. homeowners and rentersRead More…
Are Solar Panels Allowed at Condominium Associations?
If you have ever hoped of installing solar panels in your community association, but your request was not approved by the association, it is your lucky day. The passage of AB 634,Read More…
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Parking
Homeowners have a wide range of questions about parking, and some popular topics discussed on a daily basis are the number of spaces available, visitor parking, parking passes, and vehicle registration withRead More…
Common Issues Faced By Community Association Board Of Directors
All community association Board of Directors share a common goal: living in a well-managed community. When working in a team, conflict is inevitable, but knowing how to handle these situations will goRead More…
Onsite Community Management: Roles & Duties
Onsite community management is a unique type of community association management. Onsite managers work on the premises of a particular community, overseeing management duties from within the community itself. Many duties overlap withRead More…
Effective Board Meetings
Some Board meetings can run longer than necessary. In most cases, Board meetings should take no longer than one to two hours. In order to conduct an effective meeting, start with aRead More…
HOA Board Leader
Becoming an effective leader in your community seems like a time-consuming responsibility, but it is incredibly rewarding because it can bring about positive change in your association. As a leader in yourRead More…
What are Reserves and Why Do We Need Reserves?
Equipment and major components (like the roofs) must be replaced from time to time, regardless of whether we plan for the expense. It’s preferred to plan and set the funds aside nowRead More…