Condo & HOA Articles

Simple Bylaw Amendments to Improve Community Operations (CO)

Outdated and burdensome provisions within the association’s bylaws can serve to hinder operations and needlessly increase administrative costs. For example,…

10 months ago

Approving and Signing Association Contracts (OH)

Associations act through their boards of directors. This means that, for an association to take any action, the board of…

10 months ago

What your Condo Association Needs to Know About the New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines

The Surfside condominium collapse led to significant reform in the condominium lending industry. In Lender Letter LL-2021-14, Fannie Mae and…

10 months ago

The Role of an HOA Management Company: A Comprehensive Guide

Many Americans live in common-interest communities, such as homeowner’s associations (HOAs) and condominium associations. In fact, in 2022, about 26%…

10 months ago

Breed-Specific Dog Bans (FL)

In 1989, in the wake of a series of serious injuries caused by pit bulls, most notably the mauling of…

10 months ago

What Do I Need to Know About My Homeowner Association?

If you own a home or rental property in a condominium or in a housing development where the homeowners share…

10 months ago

The Importance of HOA Architectural Guidelines

An HOA does more than just set and enforce rules. Homeowners Associations really exist to help create a shared vision…

10 months ago

What to Know About Changing HOA Rules

Are you wondering about how to go about changes to homeowners association rules and regulations? Changing HOA rules involves a…

10 months ago

Maintaining Community Standards: The Importance of Deed Restriction Compliance (FL)

Maintaining community standards and preserving property values are vital aspects of creating a harmonious living environment. Deed restriction enforcement plays…

10 months ago

Resources for Multifamily Boards: Where Communities Go to Stay in the Know (NY)

The Community Associations Network (www.communityassociations.net) is an online resource that aggregates news and information related to co-ops, condos, and HOAs.…

10 months ago