by John Richards | Jun 15, 2015
Legally, a service animal is just what it sounds like: an animal that provides a necessary service for its owner. The obvious examples would be seeing-eye dogs, or even dogs that assist the deaf. Few would argue the need for a service animal in these cases. However, the term “companion animal” can get a little — well — hairy. Read More...
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by John Richards | Jun 10, 2015 |
Your HOA probably has some pet restrictions in place. But what can you really expect? Your HOA has rules for a reason. They protect you. They protect the organization. They make your HOA a more beautiful, pleasant place to live — at least that's the idea. This legal framework of regulations isn't meant to be overly restrictive. They aren't there to make you feel like you can't hang a wreath or listen to music without getting a nasty note. Read More...
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by Meredith Pond | Jun 2, 2015
Ever wondered why nobody reads your HOA or condo newsletter? The vast majority of homeowners are like everyone else: busy and distracted. Information must be incredibly easy to get, and in bite-sized chunks. Asking a 32-year-old with a family and career to sit and read a newsletter is like nailing pudding to a wall. Not gonna happen. Not to worry! There are much better ways to communicate today. If you do it right, your budget, your homeowners, and the trees, will thank you. Read More...
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by Meredith Pond | May 26, 2015
Nobody likes people who constantly stir up trouble. You've seen them on Facebook, Nextdoor, and online forums: instigators, rabble rousers, gadflies. Whatever you call them, they're pretty annoying to the rest of us. And even worse, they have a way of ruining your otherwise pleasant social media experience. But whatever their problem is, it doesn't have to be YOUR problem.The key is to keep things clean and friendly without clogging up the social flow. A robust and user-friendly social media application can do a lot of the work for you, leaving you with a healthier, happier HOA. Read More...
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by Sterling Jenkins | May 20, 2015
Homeowners are the greatest cause of pain for HOA managers. Are the homeowners themselves at fault? Or do we simply not know how to deal with them very well? The answer to this question is a big deal because it will impact how we go about managing our communities. If, for example, we conclude that homeowners are just going to be a pain and there's nothing we can do about it, then we're not gonna spend any time trying to fix it. We'll also probably subscribe to the idea that the more information we give homeowners the more work and trouble they will create for us. Read More...
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