by Jennifer Carter | Nov 16, 2020 | Board Education
1. Know Your Role Basically, your job is to protect the best interests of the homeowners, preserve property value, and maintain the peace and harmony in your community. You have to put the association’s best interest first before your own and think long-term. As a new...
by Jennifer Carter | Nov 16, 2020 | Board Education
HOA meeting minutes contain information on what was discussed in a meeting and what actions were taken. It is used to track progress, state future plans, and a reference that can be returned to in case of dispute or confusion. It’s also used by those who couldn’t...
by Jennifer Carter | Nov 16, 2020 | Board Education
Getting homeowners involved and getting them to attend HOA meetings can be very frustrating. The involvement of homeowners is essential to happy HOA members and development residents. 1. Combine the meeting with a fun HOA event. If possible, hold the HOA meeting...
by Jennifer Carter | Nov 16, 2020 | Board Education
What does an HOA president do? The president leads the HOA board and supervises its procedural duties. Although you are president, you don’t have more power and authority than other members of the board. The board always acts in consensus. The president’s exact duties...
by Jennifer Carter | Nov 16, 2020 | Board Education
HOA fees go to two major funds: (1) the operating fund, which is used for “typical fees” like the community’s regular maintenance and operations, and (2) the reserve fund, which is saved for more costly repairs, periodic large projects, and emergencies. How much...
by Jennifer Carter | Nov 16, 2020 | Board Education
1. Not reading (and following) the rules Your HOA has specific rules on holding meetings, so make sure to read your governing documents and follow everything to the letter. Some bylaws include as far as posting requirements and notifying members. In some states, you...
