Boards – General

Replacing Board Members

Problem: One member of our seven-member board has resigned, leaving us with only six members. The association’s documents require a…

3 weeks ago

Can’t We All Just Get Along? When to Consider Implementing a Code of Conduct for a Board of Directors

The reading of a community association’s election results can be filled with mixed emotions ranging from anticipation, to worry, to…

4 weeks ago

How To Effectively Handle Conflict in Your Community

When people live in a community, there is bound to be occasional conflict. Homeowners associations (HOAs) and Condominium associations are…

1 month ago

HOA Homefront: Why members won’t volunteer (CA)

Filling open HOA board seats is a vexing and discouraging problem for some associations.  There may be reasons why neighbors…

1 month ago

Navigating the Decision-Making Process in Your HOA

In the dynamic landscape of homeowners associations (HOAs), decisions shape the trajectory of community life, from financial planning to rule…

1 month ago

Managing Delinquent Board Members: Strategies for HOA Leadership (CA)

In the complex world of managing a homeowners association, one of the most challenging issues that board members may face…

1 month ago

Director Disqualifications Are Limited (FL)

Q: It recently came to light that one of our board members has an ongoing dispute with another unit owner,…

1 month ago

Condo Boards: Know Your Responsibilities to Avoid Liability (NY)

Condominiums have a contractual duty to maintain common elements. While the business judgment rule normally protects condo board members from…

1 month ago

Director Elections—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Director elections are one of the most important powers association members have, so it makes sense that owners take elections…

1 month ago

HOA Codes of Conduct and Why They Are Unenforceable

Codes of Conduct are all the rage in HOAs and condominium communities. Some associations are even attempting to insert these…

1 month ago