Welcome back to our two-part series on committees. In the first post, we talked about how committees can benefit an HOA and how to organize them effectively. Today we are going to highlight the various types of committees and hopefully help you identify which are best suited to your needs. There are eight popular types […]
In our last post, we broke down the details on reserve funds in your HOA and how you HOA property management company can help you plan for the future. We’ve created this handy infographic to help keep it simple. Happy Planning! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” […]
How Much Does Your HOA Need? Funding community operations is one of the most important functions of an HOA board. Typically, there are two types of funds in your HOA – operating funds and reserve funds. Operating funds are used to take care of day-to-day operations. Examples of operating funds might be contracted services (gate, […]
A well-managed community is a full time job, but it doesn’t have to be a burden. Instead of burdening the board and community managers with every HOA need, consider using volunteer-based committees. Like board members, volunteers from your community have the best interest of the neighborhood in mind. By leveraging their willingness to help out, […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Online Homeowner Services We’ve all experienced frustrating customer service, and at Spectrum we know a lot of people have been or are frustrated with their HOA property management company. That’s why we’ve worked hard to figure out exactly what our clients need and deliver it to them in the […]
Gated homeowners association communities can be safer, which is why insurance companies often offer a discount to residents in gated communities. Some gated communities also offer a sense of exclusivity, but the same gate that makes your community desirable can also become a liability if it isn’t maintained properly. According to Liftmaster, one of the […]
With Election Day right around the corner more people are posting political signs in their yards. Regardless of yours or your neighbors’ political opinions, it’s necessary for your community to have rules and procedures around displaying political signage. Most states/cities/counties have laws in place regarding the number and size of political signs people can post […]
A Legislative Update on HAM Radio Towers and Antennas in Your Community On July 13, 2016, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce gave its stamp of approval to a compromise version of H.R. 1301, the Amateur Radio Parity Act. Community Associations Institute opposed H.R. 1301 as introduced, which preempted association restrictions on HAM […]
Parking enforcement by any HOA can be an especially frustrating issue for both board members and homeowners because it concerns one of the most valuable items in any homeowner’s possession: their vehicle. Towing is a hot-button issue for most, so if your HOA’s governing documents stipulate that towing is allowed, just what should your HOA […]
So You Decided Towing Is for You? Here are 4 things to consider when choosing a towing company: 1. Minimum Notice If you do decide to contract with a towing company, be sure that you read and understand the contract fully. Ideally, contracts will include the minimum notice a towing company must provide before towing […]