There are over 2,500,000 community association elected members of boards of directors and appointed committee members in the US., according to the Foundation for Community Association Research. With millions of everyday homeowners making important decisions about community finances and operations, it stands to reason that HOA members should be both knowledgeable and capable in their […]

Modesty has never been one of New York City’s defining traits. Its bold and outgoing nature is what attracts tourists and residents alike. The iconic buildings, towering over streets and parks, are nothing short of remarkable. But, the city is asking many of these buildings, some nearly 100 years old, to change, and they haven’t […]

Imagine living 10 minutes away from your favorite golf course. Not only could you sleep in a little bit later if you have an early tee time, but you could probably play multiple rounds in a single day.  Plus, there won’t be any debate about who will be hosting weekend get-togethers. Your friends will happily […]

What if your condominium’s insurance premium increased from $400,000 to $3.3 million in one year? That’s what happened to the Peninsula at Hawaii Kai. The Hawaii community, consisting of 630 single and multifamily apartment homes and condominiums, was shocked, to say the least.     Table of contents     Sadly, this type of increase is not […]

2024 has not delivered much financial relief. Money continues to be tight and everyone is feeling the pinch. Naturally, organizations are looking for new and creative ways to save or generate money, and governed communities are no different. Condo and HOA members may be considering wealth-building initiatives including charging for visitor parking, upgrading to more […]

Few things divide a community the way politics do, and considering 2024 is a U.S. presidential election year, HOAs might already be thinking about strategies to minimize conflicts between neighbors.     Download our free political sign policy template     Signage policies, and in this specific case, political yard sign policies, can help to ease tensions […]

Did you know that 75 percent of Americans worry about cybercrime relating to having their personal, credit card and financial information stolen by computer hackers? Interestingly, HOAs collect personally identifiable information (PII) from members and sometimes even visitors, for the purpose of operating the community. Data collected could include: The challenge then becomes, if as […]

Even if your community doesn’t appreciate all that you do, we understand how much work goes into serving on a condo or HOA board. But with an endless to-do list, it’s easy to lose sight of what motivated you to serve on the board in the first place.     Table of contents     We invite […]

The excitement over new vehicles combined with today’s technology is never-ending. Car shows and showrooms are filled with new and future models headed to market. The electric vehicle (EV) is one innovation growing in popularity, especially in Illinois. Between 2022 and 2023 sales of electric vehicles grew by 60% with 94,000 EVs registered in the […]

The U.S. drone industry is soaring high. Drones have become more accessible, the technology has evolved to a point where virtually anyone can learn to fly a drone, and companies are now using the machines to deliver goods, create maps, gather data and assist with safety procedures.         Download our free drone policy template […]

The irony. Your condo building stretches 20 storeys high, but it took less than 20 minutes for your floor to be engulfed by water.   When a pipe bursts in a condo building, it doesn’t take long for the water to fill up hallways, stairwells and individual units. The incident may end quickly, but the […]

California is buzzing with the announcement of new assembly bills AB648 – Virtual Meetings and AB1033 – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into condos, both effective January 1, 2024.   This is partly because HOAs and their members in all 50 states are greatly influenced by state laws. In fact, in terms of adherence, federal and […]

“It’s a lack of clarity that creates chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal.” ― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free Maraboli’s quote is an excellent reflection of HOA (Homeowner Associations) communities where members have struggled to understand their HOAs rules and regulations and have been penalized as a […]

All gated communities have HOAs due to the maintenance and services required to operate this type of neighborhood.

Some apartment rules come from the state or county, while others are created by the landlord or building management company.