Worksheets

Since your HOA is a legally recognized entity, it makes sense that it can come up against legal disputes and lawsuits like any other organization. And because you and your fellow board members are also responsible for your community’s physical, human, and financial affairs, there’s often extra awareness around HOA liabilities and protections. Of course, […]

As part of a homeowners association (HOA), you know how important it is to have reliable, trustworthy, and dedicated board members overseeing your community association. HOA board members are elected from within the community, by the community, and the processes surrounding these elections differ from association to association. However, some general guidelines will help you […]

For most HOAs, there are two options: work with a property management company to handle the day-to-day operations of your organization or go self-managed and take on all the responsibility in-house.But which of these is the right solution for your HOA? And how can you ensure that everything runs smoothly if you choose to go […]

Let’s face it – HOA board meetings are not that fun In general, meetings are not a lot of fun! Meetings are the source of frequent complaints in both the professional and personal worlds. Some of the usual grievances people express are that no one is paying attention, the conversation went way off topic, the […]

Note: This article has been updated since it’s original publication. No matter what kind of association you’re working with, large or small, homeowners or condo – Every community’s Board of Directors have a lot to think about, most of which requires that somebody, somewhere take action And yet, in spite of us all purporting to […]

[Ed. Note: The following article was originally published by the CAI Utah Chapter. Mike also spoke about this topic in his keynote at their Technology and Community Management Luncheon.]  Throughout the preceding decades, savvy managers have leveraged new technologies to save time, build efficiency, and gain a competitive advantage. In the 1980s the PC came […]

The 18th century French army prided themselves on their efficiency and effectiveness. Napoleon is usually credited, but I’d like to take a moment to recognize the engineers who were, at least in part, the true source of this reputation. For example, cannons—expensive siege weapons that were highly effective in battle. When it came to making […]