Condo & HOA Articles

‘We’re in a perfect storm.’ Insurers flee parts of America amid the climate crisis and rising costs to rebuild.

The droves of Americans moving out west and to Gulf Coast states are putting themselves at risk of becoming uninsurable. …

10 months ago

Yay, Nay, or Abstain? (OH)

Board members hold a crucial responsibility of making day-to-day decisions for the association and planning for future projects. These decisions…

10 months ago

Surviving the Storm: A Journey Through Hurricane Ian and Beyond (FL)

What would you do if you found yourself in the eye of a devastating hurricane? This week, our guest and…

10 months ago

Covenant Enforcement and the Automatic Bankruptcy Stay (VA)

Little can be more frustrating to an association than when a non-compliant homeowner files for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy laws are…

10 months ago

HOA Pool Lifeguards: Are they Liabilities?

What are the hours of operation? Do you need a pool management company? What is the maintenance schedule? Do you…

10 months ago

Adopting Enforceable Rules (OH)

Just as there is truth to the saying that “good fences make good neighbors,” the same may be said about…

10 months ago

Safeguarding Association Assets in Turbulent Financial Times (OH)

As George Bailey explained to the frightened citizens of Bedford Falls trying to withdraw their savings in the film It’s…

10 months ago

Catastrophic Losses and Insurance Costs: Navigating the Choppy Waters of Community Association Coverage

This article offers tips for community associations to manage rising insurance costs and mitigate losses after major disasters. The increasing…

10 months ago

Homeowners Association Guide: Here’s how to make money-saving, planet-friendly changes in an HOA-run community

......they often benefit the whole community by raising property values, lowering energy costs, and making the community more resilient to…

11 months ago

What Happens When a Community Association Has Surplus Funds?

Each year, community associations attempt to predict their expenses through a detailed annual budget and then use that information, in…

11 months ago