Governing

Co-ops and HOAs Are Democracies. They Run on Laws

The board at a homeowners' association (HOA) on Long Island has mandated that residents allow an outside inspector onto their…

5 months ago

Reader Questions: Who’s the Boss – Manager or Board? (CA)

Q:  I am president of an HOA with management whose performance has been lackluster. Lackluster is characterized by little to…

7 months ago

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Outdated and burdensome provisions within the association’s bylaws can serve to hinder operations and needlessly increase administrative costs.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

9 months ago

Understanding the Hierarchy of Governing Documents in a Community Association

Living in a community association entails adhering to a set of governing documents that guide residents, maintain order, and protect…

10 months ago

The Handbook of Board Governance

What is the first order of business for a board? When should directors ask questions? What is a competent director?…

2 years ago

How Your HOA Can Write the Perfect Mission Statement

So, you volunteered for the board of directors of your neighborhood’s community association or HOA. Congratulations! It can be daunting…

2 years ago

Receiverships in HOAs and Condos (OR)

Volunteering to serve on the Board of a Community Association can, unfortunately, often feel like a thankless job. In many…

2 years ago

Board Member 101: Best Practices (IL)

Board members who are elected to represent their condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association carry a weight on their…

2 years ago

HOA Board Mass Resignation: What Happens Now?

It is not uncommon for a board member to step down from their position in a homeowners association. But, what…

2 years ago

Setting Up HOA Goals the SMART Way

For any professionally-run community association, goal setting is an annual task. First off, one of the roles of a community…

3 years ago