Moving into a new community is exciting. But it can also be intimidating. Hosting a new resident orientation is a thoughtful gesture to make new neighbors feel welcome. It will also acclimate them to your association’s bylaws and prevent unintentional infractions. Here are 8 tips for hosting new resident orientations that guests enjoy and that […]
First HOA Meeting? Here’s What to Expect
A knowledgeable homeowner is a helpful homeowner. If you’re new to an HOA community, then you may not know what to expect when it comes to meetings held by the board. In this guide, we’ll cover what to expect when attending your first HOA meeting as a homeowner. Read the article………………………..
How to Get the Most out of Living in a Community Association
Living in a community association can be a great experience. Still, it’s important to remember that there are rules and regulations to ensure everyone enjoys their time living there. In this article, we’ll discuss ways to get the most out of your community, get involved in community events, and get to know your neighbors. Read […]
Tips for Being a Good Neighbor in a Community Association
As a neighbor, it’s important to consider how you want others to treat you and how you can respect them in return, especially when living in a neighborhood governed by a community association, as there may be additional expectations placed on all residents. Read the article………………………..
Tips for Writing a Welcome Letter Your New Residents Will Love
Creating the perfect new homeowner welcome packet is a challenge that every board should strive to achieve year on year. The needs, interests, and trendy small gifts may change from year to year, but the one thing that should be done personally, every time, is writing the welcome letter. Read the article………………………..
What Is Condo Insurance And Do You Need It?
As a condo owner, you don’t own the land or building your home sits on, but you still need good insurance for your unit and personal belongings. And you can’t rely on the homeowners association (HOA) master policy. Read the article………………………..
Fun Ways To Welcome New Residents To Your Community
When new residents move into a neighborhood, the association’s efforts to welcome them goes a long way in making them feel at home and part of the community. Read the entire article……………………………….
Having HOA Neighbor Knowledge
One of any homeowner association’s challenges is helping neighbors “make nice”. The board is frequently called on to mediate disputes and fine neighbors for doing bad things. Actually, it’s not the board’s job and in most cases, except those that directly impact the common area, these “opportunities” should be bounced back to the complainer to […]
HOA welcome letters and packets
HOA welcome packets can help new owners feel more at home, but there’s much more to a good packet than a nice letter and list of rules. Welcome packets allow associations to showcase the best of the development, including amenities and perks of living in the community, while creating a positive experience and making expectations […]
HOA 101: Basic Terms & Definitions
Like any organization, HOAs, or homeowners’ associations, use a language of their own. This can make living in an HOA community or attending an HOA meeting a frustrating or confusing experience. But, it doesn’t have to be! Once you learn the basics, you will have a better understanding of what an HOA is and how […]
New Resident Screening and Avoiding Disparate Impact Claims
Most well-run community associations incorporate a new tenant application and approval process, and some even utilize such a program for new owners. A typical new resident screening program includes criminal background checks, credit checks, employment verification, and prior rental history. A community association is likely to deny any prospective new resident whose background check produces […]
6 Must-Haves in a Condominium Welcome Package
It’s the condo board’s job to ensure that newcomers to the building feel welcome. For the sake of both the newcomer and the community-based atmosphere of a condo building, condo boards are responsible for ensuring that new residents are well-settled and aware of the buildings rules and regulations. A great way to receive new residents […]
Why It’s Important to Read the CC&Rs in Your Homeowners Association
Do you remember receiving the covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) when you moved into the Association? Do you know that they are very important to you as the homeowner? Have you taken a look at these documents lately? If not, now is a great time to brush up on the do’s and don’ts of your […]
Who’s Responsible for Repairs? Board and Owner Maintenance Responsibilities
Say you’re in bed, and you hear what sounds like the shower going. It’s late, and you’re tired, so you pay it no mind. You wake up at 4 a.m. to get a glass of water and find half the rooms in your apartment flooded— you forgot to turn the shower off! You throw blankets […]