The last thing that any homeowners association (HOA) board member wants is a problem that lands them in court—particularly someone getting hurt at a meeting. However, sometimes the unwanted happens, as it did recently with the homeowners at a condominium complex located in Mesa, Arizona. It was a situation that escalated, got out of control, […]
Board members will frequently hear complaints from homeowners association members about paying their monthly HOA assessment fees. In fact, some homeowners may even shy away from purchasing a home or condo if the feel the monthly dues are more than they want to pay. As the economy rebounds and the housing market has picked up […]
Each fall, homeowners associations across the nation vote on issues regarding the upcoming year. Fall is also the time of year when many HOA management contracts expire and are up for renewal. If your HOA management contract is up for renewal, this is an excellent time to stop and assess your management situation. Every day […]
As an HOA board member, you’re taking on an active role in your community. Obviously, this means making sure the community runs well; but, this role also covers all of the general upkeep issues, such as gardening, cleaning and laundry room service, and any other ongoing “handyman” type projects—tasks which often require HOA board members […]
Safety is every community association’s priority. Although homeowners associations were not created or designed to provide security for the neighborhood, HOAs typically do use lighting, security cameras, gate locks and electronic access cards to help keep their communities safe. However, there are additional precautions that an HOA can take that may sometimes be overlooked. Below, […]
One of the most important aspects of being an HOA board member involves dealing with the politics surrounding the position. Sometimes, being a board member requires more time and effort than a person has available to them, leading that person to resign from their position. Other times, a board member might pose more trouble to […]
When it comes to interpreting your HOA management company’s financial reporting, it’s helpful for HOA members to understand the accounting process used by their management company, especially if they wish to maintain and manage community funds in a practical manner. Below, you’ll find a guide to some basic accounting terms and concepts used by HOAs […]
We’re Built to Deliver on our Promises Too many irons in the fire—too much on one’s plate—juggling too much. However you want to say it, we all know what it means when one person just has too much responsibility to get everything done the way it needs to be done. At Spectrum, we set out […]
Uncompromised Service and Unbiased Bids At Spectrum, our only job is to provide you with the best HOA management services available. We don’t own the landscaping company, or even try to take a slice of the pie for vendor referrals. Because our goal is to act in your best interest, we’ll always provide you with […]
Are you fed up with erroneous compliance letters or inconsistent visits to your community? Or maybe it is even worse and your community isn’t even being visited at all. If you’re feeling this way, you are not alone, as most community managers are just too busy to effectively and consistently visit their communities! That’s why with Spectrum […]