A common question from HOA boards is whether it is appropriate or prudent to use committees as a tool in the governance of associations. The answer is: yes, committees can be an excellent resource if they are harnessed appropriately. However, if committees are not organized or do not operate effectively – they can become aGo to Newsletter
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Community association managers and board members are often troubled by how ill-prepared new members are for community life. New members who are inexperienced about life in community associations may have a hard time adjusting and may cause a variety of legal problems. Educating them might be your best defense. Many new members come from privateGo to Newsletter
All actions by the Association’s members and the board of directors should be evidenced by resolutions adopted by the members or the board of directors. The resolutions should be contained in the minutes of actual meetings, or in written consents, with voting of each participant indicated, in lieu of actual meetings. Any action by membersGo to Newsletter
Dealing with difficult people in any setting can be a real challenge. But in homeowner associations, where the person who is difficult is your neighbor, there exists an entirely new level of difficulty. Where we live means a lot more to us than any other physical environment. Our home is our castle. It is whereGo to Newsletter
With an increase in the amount and type of information available online, many homeowners associations have turned to increasingly sophisticated means of staying in touch with members. Associations are now supplementing the traditional newsletter with password protected bulletin boards on association websites and blast emails notifying members of upcoming events. As a result, residents haveGo to Newsletter