Pros and Cons of Dummy Security Measures for Communities
Are you a community board member who's worried about the security of your community? One of the best ways to deter burglars is...
Is It Time to Review Your Hiring Procedures?
Advertising, reviewing applications, and interviewing prospective candidates is a long process. For volunteer boards, retaining...
How Should Community Associations Handle Flags?
Flags are a tough issue for any HOA looking to promote a tidy, unified curb line. Flags tend to make homes stand out from one...
Is it Legal for Owners to Record HOA Board Meetings?
Almost no one leaves their home without their smartphone, including HOA members attending a board meeting. A smartphone can...
How to Protect Your Community Association from a Lawsuit
Facing litigation from an HOA member is something all board of directors must take seriously. From pet issues to issues...
Is Gun Control a Good Idea in Community Associations?
Unfortunately, every day it seems the news reports another episode of gun violence and almost immediately thereafter some form...
Federal Laws Affecting Community Associations
A community association derives its legal obligations from several sources:
Tips for Preventing HOA Election Fraud
HOA governing boards resemble small democracies. A community elects representatives to oversee the daily interests of the...
What is FHA as it Relates to Condominium Associations: Pros and Cons
Since 2010, the FHA has required that entire condominium associations be certified before granting FHA backed loans to home...