Some states require an HOA to register with that state, and failure to do so could result in the loss of certain rights and protections. For example, an HOA that fails to register with the
Backyards often represent the extended privacy of your home. Whether it be your personal garden, hidden oasis, or outdoor sanctuary, your backyard is your business … or is it? If you share a majority, or
The thing we’re most passionate about at Spectrum Association Management is providing our customers with the best service possible. While there are many different facets to great customer service, today, we want to focus on
Deed restrictions are legal requirements that dictate what a homeowner can and cannot do with his property. For example, mandating which colors a homeowner can paint their house, which building styles must be adhered to,
Here at SpectrumAM, we want to do everything we can to help our homeowners enjoy their communities. Now that we have officially hit summer, we know that your communities are likely experiencing situations that tend
The U.S. Justice Department states that the Fair Housing Act applies to “individuals, corporations, associations, and others involved in the provision of housing and residential lending, including property owners, housing managers, homeowners and condominium associations,
Selective enforcement is when a board enforces, or is perceived to enforce, rules against some homeowners and not others. It also occurs when rules are unfairly or inconsistently enforced throughout the community. For example, suppose
The 2019 legislative session recently ended, and we at SpectrumAM would like to inform our boards that little was passed that will impact SpectrumAM’s clients or the association management industry in general. Like many bills,
Summer is in full swing and, believe it or not, the Fourth of July is just around the corner! Fourth of July events, such as a community barbeque, ice cream social, or block party, can
Because serving on an association board is voluntary, it is not uncommon for board members to have full lives and careers outside of their community. Therefore, one of the most important things a board can
