Look out, Arizona board members! Another Congressional session has passed in this desert we call home, and with this new session a slew of new laws directed specifically towards regulating HOAs and boards have entered the political arena. And this time they mean business. Though Arizona is historically unrestrictive when it comes to regulating the […]
In the HOA world, there are two distinct paths you can take when it comes to association management. You can either hire an HOA management group (like Spectrum Association Management) to handle the day-to-day affairs of your organization, or you and your other board members can attempt to manage the HOA by yourselves—a practice known […]
When it comes to running an HOA, as a board member, there are a lot of “special circumstances” or advanced facets that don’t come around every day. In fact, many board members can go their entire terms without ever running into these types of situations, which is truly an ideal situation. However, for those who […]
As you may well know, being a member of the Board of Directors for your homeowners association means having an immense financial obligation to your community. Your job will become convoluted by illegible or inaccurate financial reports and records, which—if you are not prepared—can be overwhelming. Because of this, it is essential that you’re able to decipher […]
As a member of a homeowners association (HOA) Board of Directors, one of the most important issues you have to manage is the community’s finances. It can be a time consuming task, but one that is essential for running a good HOA and for avoiding any potential lawsuits. The good news is that there are […]
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, […]