How to Create and Solicit an RFP Many community projects can become complicated quite quickly. Creating a request for proposal (RFP) can both help the HOA identify exactly what it wants from a project, as
HOA Financial Statement Requirements Among the many records that a homeowners association must keep, the financial statement is definitely an important one. Residents invest in the community through their fees and assessments, and they have
Why Board Training is Important HOA board members are valuable community volunteers with a very important job. As homeowners with various educational and employment backgrounds, it is critical that volunteer board members are trained and
Senior Housing Trends As Baby Boomers age, the demand for affordable senior housing continues to rise. No longer the biggest fad, independent living facilities are seeing a decline in popularity. Aging homeowners are looking for
What is an ACC, and What Do They Do? In any successful HOA, it’s important that architectural changes adhere to the standards and aesthetics of the community. In a smaller association, this responsibility is often
Preventing HOA Selective Enforcement It’s no secret that along with the perks of HOA membership, homeowners are subject to rules and regulations that they are required to follow. It is the board’s responsibility to enforce
Legal Rights of HOA Homeowners Living in an HOA has many benefits, but also requires homeowners to abide by certain rules, guidelines, and expectations. The HOA has the authority to enforce the rules, and it’s
Moving Out of Your HOA Along with the many benefits, there is typically a long list of responsibilities attached to living in a homeowners association. This is often a high priority for buyers to
How to Be Heard at Your HOA Meeting Homeowners’ associations are businesses, so their board meetings should be considered as business meetings and run accordingly. However, many states have no statutory requirements that certain parliamentary
What to Know Before Renovating Your Home Performing home renovations is a great way to improve your home and add a personal touch to your living space. However, when you live in a home that
