Large HOAs with 500+ doors have had to be creative about where to host member meetings. Traditional locations, such as clubhouses, libraries and community centers, don’t always work for large communities with multiple HOAs. Instead, they’ve tried hosting annual meetings in churches, baseball fields, golf courses, hotel meeting rooms, school auditoriums, and even city hall […]

What happens when a dispute within a community association cannot be resolved? Court is the logical answer, but there may be one step before that. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a formal process that aims to resolve a dispute or conflict outside of court.      Download our free ADR policy      ADR can be less […]

Governed communities are getting harder to avoid. Homeowners associations account for more than 30% of the U.S. housing stock, reports the Foundation for Community Association Research, and that number will continue to rise as the Foundation predicts developers will form more than 3,000 HOAs in 2024. Considering more Americans will be living in governed communities, […]

While we still don’t have flying cars, we do have vehicles that can operate without gasoline. Tesla EVs look and sound futuristic, and even if they can’t fly, they are working on self-driving capabilities.   It’s not just Tesla that is delivering cool resource-conscious vehicles to the public. Big car companies like Ford and Volkswagen […]

Until you serve as a board member, it’s hard to comprehend just how much these volunteers are expected to do. While we will stick to the “basics” or core responsibilities, we also appreciate that there are dozens of little things board members do that go unnoticed. So thank you all for putting so much work […]

What’s better than having a highly effective violation management system? Not having to deal with violations at all. Realistically, most HOAs will log a few violations each week, but that’s to be expected. People make mistakes, and from time to time, they might forget about a rule. Table of contents While it’s not possible to […]

POAs (property owners associations) are sometimes confused with HOAs (homeowners associations), but they do share similarities despite their differences. For example, both types of communities strive to provide owners with a positive, productive environment, and both operate better if there are clear objectives, rules and processes in place. Just like HOAs, POAs have boards to […]

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 […]

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 […]

To say we are living in a digital age is no understatement. Did you know that as of 2023 there are over 310 million smartphone users in the U.S. alone? People are using their electronic devices—cellphones, tablets, laptops—for everything from arming security in their homes to voting. Yes, even casting votes. Table of contents Traditional […]

Electric vehicle (EV) sales have been growing year over year because consumers are showing an interest in eco-friendly mobility. In fact, in 2022 EV sales broke records reaching sales over 918,000 light electric vehicle sales. With the increase in the number of EVs, the need for charging stations has also increased.   The pros of having […]

Increasing community involvement in a Homeowners Association (HOA) leads to a vibrant community where people want to live. The HOA board, homeowners, volunteers, and managers all play pivotal roles in building a strong community. However, in today’s busy world, attending HOA meetings may not be a top priority for many. However, innovative ideas to boost […]

While conflict may be inevitable, finding a resolution should be made as easy as possible. Homeowner Associations (HOA) know only too well the many challenges that arise when people from all walks of life live together in one community. Disagreements can stem from any number of things from personal values and opinions to cultural differences […]

Homeowners living in Oregon may soon get the opportunity to farm their own eggs, produce honey and grow vegetables.