by Meredith Pond | Jul 31, 2019 |
Of course, fines have their place in any HOA, but make sure you do them right. Read More...
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by Phaedra J. Howard | Feb 28, 2019
If you haven’t already, you’re likely to come across the issue of marijuana sooner than later. With evolving regulations, you’ll need to be ready to handle this “growing” issue (see what we did there?). Read More...
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by Meredith Pond | May 24, 2017 |
You’ve seen it more times than you can count: rebellious homeowners living on the edge (or over the edge) of the HOA rules. While “rebellious” is probably a strong word in most cases, you are faced with a dilemma either way. You have to enforce HOA rules, but you don’t want to seem like the neighborhood rent-a-cop. Read More...
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by Meredith Pond | Jan 31, 2017 |
As an HOA manager, you walk a fine line. You need to enforce the rules, but you don't want to alienate everyone. You need to stay professional, but your role demands friendliness. While it's your job to point out when people are skirting the by-laws, you have to do so in a tactful way. In other words, you're expected to strike a perfect balance between Darth Vader and Mother Teresa (even more awkward than it sounds). Read More...
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by Burke Nielsen | Oct 27, 2016 |
Society today has largely rejected smoking. Smokers are banished to streets, alleys, or designated areas like lepers. But are HOA smoking restrictions a good option, and can or should the HOA prohibit homeowners from smoking in his or her own home? Read More...
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by Burke Nielsen | Sep 29, 2016
Don't get me wrong — I'm not saying that homeowners shouldn't read the CC&Rs. In fact, homeowners who take the time to educate themselves on the rules are valuable, and they’re the ones that usually end up leading their community on boards and committees. But next time you find yourself frustrated that they don't know or understand the rules — Maybe the question you should be asking is: “How can I inform homeowners better?” Read More...
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