Technology/Apps/Mobile

All Things Real Estate: HOA can make you move satellite dish if it doesn’t interfere with reception

Q: I live in an upscale, gated community. Several months ago I signed up for one of the satellite television…

1 year ago

Police, Private HOAs Team Up to Buy License Plate Readers

Flock Safety, which began as a startup in 2017 in Atlanta and is now valued at approximately $3.5 billion, has…

1 year ago

Why Condo and Co-op Boards Should Reconsider Cable Bulk Agreements (NY)

As a co-op and condo efficiency consultant, we analyze our clients’ operating expense and income line items as well as…

1 year ago

ChatGPT’s Opinion About HOAs (UT)

(Very interesting) I recently tried ChatGPT for the first time and decided to find out what computers think about homeowners associations.…

1 year ago

Digital Decision Making: Community Association Board of Directors Can Conduct Business Electronically

In recent years, as work, entertainment, and socializing have migrated online, community association governance is following suit. Traditional face-to-face meetings…

1 year ago

Data Security In HOAs: How Is Homeowner Information Protected?

Data privacy is a widely discussed topic among planned communities and condominiums today. But, is an HOA legally required to…

1 year ago

What duties does an association have to maintain video recordings? (CA)

Technology is advancing at an ever-increasing pace. The cellphones in our pockets are not just phones, they take pictures, send…

1 year ago

How technology can revolutionize the governance of shared-ownership properties (ON)

Traditionally, one of the greatest challenges managers have had in terms of governance is getting simple responses from enough owners…

1 year ago

Is Putting Up A Cell Tower In Your HOA Community A Good Thing?

A cell site is vital in ensuring strong and reliable cellular service. Sometimes, a cell company will want to construct…

1 year ago

Tips for an Effective Virtual Annual Meeting

Annual meetings are a requirement for all HOAs as outlined by the Homeowner’s Association Act. These meetings should give residents…

1 year ago