Board members often face complaints from property owners about things that aren’t against the community’s rules. This can be difficult for the board to handle because they may not be able to help resolve the issue. In this blog post, we will discuss some things board members can do when they receive complaints about something not addressed in the governing documents. We will also touch on neighbor-to-neighbor disputes, communication best practices, and more.
What is There to Complain About?
There’s nothing quite like the shared experience of being a homeowner in an HOA. Everyone is in it together, bound by the same rules and regulations designed to keep the property values up and the neighborhood looking nice. But sometimes, things can still get touchy even when everyone is playing by the rules. For example, maybe one owner likes to play their music a little too loud, and the couple next door needs to get their toddler to sleep. Or perhaps they habitually park their
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are a vital part of many neighborhoods as they provide benefits to their residents, including maintaining common areas, enforcing rules and regulations, and ensuring that the neighborhood remains aesthetically pleasing. For an HOA to deliver these benefits, it must have a set of governing documents. These documents outline the responsibilities and powers of the association, the Board of Directors, and the rights and obligations of homeowners. This article will explore each of the governing documents of an HOA and what information they contain.
Plat Map
A plat map is a type of map that shows the boundaries of a piece of property, along with any easements or other restrictions that may apply. For community associations, plat maps are an essential tool because they help the HOA determine where each property owner’s lot begins and ends and define any common areas shared by the community. Plat maps also show the location of any easements or rights-of-w
Community managers are an important part of homeowners' associations (HOAs). They are responsible for a wide variety of duties that keep the community running smoothly. While some people might think that the role of the community manager is to make decisions for the board or to be a middleman between neighbors, that is not actually their job. In this article, we will discuss what community managers do and what they are responsible for. We will also discuss how it benefits HOAs to have a professional community management company in charge of the day-to-day business functions so that volunteer board members can focus on their personal lives and build a sense of community among association members.
The Community Manager's Responsibilities
Depending on the association's contract with the management company, the community manager may be responsible for various administrative tasks. These responsibilities include contract management, coordinating the association's
As a board member of a community association, you have a lot of responsibilities. One of the most important is ensuring that the association gets the best services possible at a reasonable price. This includes selecting qualified, licensed, and insured vendors (also called service providers) to provide services to the community. However, it's crucial to remember that price isn't the only thing you should consider when selecting vendors. Board members must be sure that they look at all aspects of a vendor contract before signing on the dotted line. In this blog post, we will discuss what board members need to know when selecting vendors.
Screening Vendors
When it comes to maintaining a community association, one of the most important things is to make sure that all vendors are properly licensed, insured, and qualified. This is essential to protect the association from potential legal liabilities. Furthermore, using vendors that are properly licensed and insured helps to e