Condo & HOA Articles

Building a Sustainable Condo Today Involves Designing for the Future

A graduate of my Sustainable Design course at Toronto Metropolitan University contacted me recently for advice. She is working for…

2 years ago

How Can Your HOA Handle Homeowners Who Use Property For Short-Term Rentals

Over the last decade, the number of short-term rentals has grown exponentially thanks to platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. In…

2 years ago

Can an HOA Prevent You from Renting Your Home Out?

A hot topic in homeowners associations is renting out your home in the neighborhood. The primary concern for homeowners is…

2 years ago

HOA Flag Display: When Should It Be Allowed And Prohibited?

An HOA flag display is a common point of dispute among homeowners and their associations. So, should homeowners associations allow…

2 years ago

Should Fireworks In An HOA Be Allowed or Banned?

Fireworks are a Fourth of July staple. But, should the board allow fireworks in an HOA? Learn the ins and…

2 years ago

One of These Things Is Not Like the Other: Proxies, Written Ballots, and Electronic Voting (NC)

All community associations, at least annually, are faced with action items requiring a vote of their membership.  For example, community…

2 years ago

What to do when no one wants to run for a seat on the board

In a recent article, we offered tips on how to get elected to your condo or HOA board. It can…

2 years ago

HOA purchasing policies

Members of HOAs and condo communities pay fees that are used to maintain the development. A lot of that money…

2 years ago

Statute of Limitations

Assessments are an important factor in any HOA, funding day-to-day operations, repairs and improvements, and the association’s reserves. When homeowners…

2 years ago

Branded Community Merchandise Ideas for Your HOA

One of the best things about living in a planned community is the sense of togetherness that often comes along…

2 years ago