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Should There Be A Social Media Code Of Conduct For HOA Board Members?

March 20, 2025

With the rise of social media, HOA board members often find themselves navigating online communication. Social media can be a useful tool to keep homeowners informed and engaged. However, it can also lead to miscommunication, conflicts, or even legal issues if not handled properly. This has led many to wonder whether or not there should… Read more »

HOA Proxy Voting Rules In The U.S. (Per State)

February 15, 2025

While mainly governed by your association’s bylaws and governing documents, most states have legislation that provides HOA proxy voting rules. Most indicate the requirements for a valid proxy vote and its limitations. What is Proxy Voting? Proxy voting occurs when a homeowner’s association member authorizes another person to cast votes on behalf of the members…. Read more »

State of the Insurance Market, February 2025

February 12, 2025

Despite a certain groundhog having seen his shadow, winter will come to an end before we know it, recalling the Hal Borland quote, “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” The quote is often used to mean that even in difficult times, there will eventually be a change for the better. For the… Read more »

How To Change HOA Bylaws, Covenants, And Rules

February 1, 2025

Homeowners associations are governed by a set of documents, among which are the bylaws and the CC&Rs. There will come a time, though, when you will need to amend those documents. Continue reading to learn how to change HOA bylaws and CC&Rs. How to Change HOA Bylaws and CC&Rs: Is It Even Possible? A homeowners association’s… Read more »

HOA Client Alert: Corporate Transparency Act – Updates

January 24, 2025

What the Nationwide Injunction Means for Condos & HOAs A federal court has issued a nationwide injunction temporarily blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), originally set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The CTA mandates condominium and HOA board members to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement… Read more »

Squatters Rights In The U.S. Per State: Every HOA Should Know This

January 15, 2025

Believe it or not, squatters do have rights, depending on which state the property is located in. Understanding the different squatters’ rights in the U.S. is critical to both landlords and tenants. Landlords can know how to navigate eviction without infringing on squatters’ rights. Meanwhile, tenants or squatters can protect their rights. Why do Squatters… Read more »

Saving for the Holidays

October 15, 2024

In these tough economic times, many of us are trying to stretch our dollars and keep our debt as low as possible. The following tips from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), offer easy ways to save: -Empty the change in your pocket into a jar each night. Pocket change can add up to… Read more »

What is a Reserve Study and Why is It Important?

June 26, 2024

A reserve study is a vital capital planning tool for HOAs and condominium associations that provides directional guidance and an in-depth analysis of community assets. The initial reserve study requires an onsite inspection and thorough examination of the reserve fund status to establish a prioritized schedule of capital improvement projects and a reserve funding plan… Read more »

Board of Directors Responsibilities

April 1, 2024

With the annual meeting season right around the corner, we wanted to answer a couple of questions as to the responsibility of positions. Take a look at the below and keep in mind that these do vary per community, however, this gives a good overview of what each position’s roles and responsibilities would be. The… Read more »

Protect Your Windows from Bird Collisions

January 17, 2024

Flight is a magnificent means of transportation, but not without its dangers—especially for birds. For many birds, a journey across the skies ends with a deadly collision with windows, vehicles, cell towers or high-tension wires. If you’ve been startled by the dull thud of a bird smacking your window, you’re not alone. Bird collisions with… Read more »

Preparing for a Natural Disaster

June 12, 2023

Does your association have a business continuity plan in place? In an emergency, it’s much easier to work from a plan rather than thinking on your feet. Setting up a business continuity plan and testing it may seem like an overwhelming task, but once in place, it gives everyone involved Peace of Mind.   Consider… Read more »

Make Sure You Give Proper Notice When Attempting to Remove a Tenant’s Dog

March 22, 2023

A Connecticut condo association board tried to force the removal of a dog after holding multiple hearings and concluding it was vicious (Copper Square Ass’n, Inc. v. Bonell). But a court found the board dropped the ball and denied to order removal. The case involved a dog named Bo, who lived with a tenant in… Read more »

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