Communications
- Effective Communication Strategies for HOAs in 2025 April 7, 2025In 2025, homeowner associations (HOAs) are facing a new era of expectations. Today’s residents are digitally connected, time-conscious, and increasingly vocal about the value of clear, timely, and transparent communication from their HOA boards. Gone are the days when physical newsletters and bulletin boards were sufficient. To maintain trust, improve participation, and create stronger communities, HOAs must embrace modern communication strategies centered around digital platforms. Read the article…………………………….
- Information Is Key February 24, 2025It can be difficult to keep up with the seemingly never-ending stream of information nowadays. This is especially true if you are joining your condominium’s board of directors for the first time. Given all the new laws and new requirements that have been brought about these last few years with amendments to the laws governing condominiums and homeowners’ associations, even those board members who were already on the board may find themselves having trouble keeping up with the new requirements. ...
- Clear Communication From Digital Portals to Personal Connections February 20, 2025In multifamily communities, transparent and open communication helps ensure smooth operations and leads to greater resident satisfaction. When it comes to property management, both traditional and more tech-savvy communication approaches, from personal interactions to digital portals, can help a building team operate successfully. A carefully considered full-spectrum approach keeps the lines open for residents, board members, and managers to exchange information clearly and efficiently. Read the article…………………………….
- Can condo owners access email exchanges between board members? (ON) January 22, 2025In most cases, records of a condo corporation are expected to be part of an open book, accessible by owners. But does this right to examine records of the corporation extend to email exchanges between board members? In this blog post, we explore 3 cases on this issue with different lessons. Read the article…………………………….
- Tips for Successful Homeowner Communication January 4, 2025Communication is the key to many things in life. The same holds true for property owners associations (POAs). Board members and community managers play a major role in keeping the community informed about operations, in times of disaster and of general happenings within the community. Accordingly, RMWBH wants to ensure board members and managers have access to the tips and knowledge they need to successfully communicate with their communities. Read the article…………………………….
Newsletters & the Internet
- The Benefits of Creating an HOA Newsletter for Resident Engagement February 7, 2025Effective communication is the cornerstone of any well-managed homeowner’s association (HOA). The Board should ensure that they are using transparent and consistent communication with homeowners. While many HOAs employ online communication platforms to great effect, they often forget about the newsletter. Read the article…………………………….
- How to Improve Your HOA Newsletter September 27, 2024Getting the word out on the latest association initiatives helps your owners reap the benefits of an HOA and promotes a healthy and thriving place for people to live. However, not everyone has the time to attend regular board meetings, and other means of communication are essential for frequent updates. Read the article…………………………….
- Tips To Make Your HOA Newsletter Pure Gold September 24, 2024Homeowner association newsletters are a great way to enlighten, inform, remind and encourage. Inviting the membership to HOA events and meetings helps neighbors meet neighbors. Frequent reminders of important rules or architectural policies helps build a friendlier and more harmonious community. Recognizing volunteer efforts encourages others to step up. Newsletters needn’t be long and involved, just relevant. The more you do it, the easier it gets. Read the article…………………………….
- Tips for Creating a Successful HOA Newsletter September 21, 2024An HOA newsletter is more than just a communication tool; it is a vital link between the board and residents, fostering community spirit and keeping everyone informed on upcoming events and critical deadlines. To ensure your HOA newsletter is successful, follow these tips Read the article…………………………….
- 9 HOA Newsletter Ideas: Tips for Improving Your HOA Newsletter September 5, 2024Looking for HOA newsletter article ideas and topics to cover? Wondering how you can make each of your HOA newsletters a success? Like all organizations that care about their members, HOAs also use community newsletters to share relevant and valuable information with their community. Read the article…………………………….
Newsletters & the Internet Archives
Communications With Owners
- Condos, Co-ops & Social Media April 18, 2025While some condo and co-op communities have tried social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter/X as ways to build community spirit and facilitate better communication between neighbors, management, and even the board, most have remained ‘old-school,’ sticking with newsletters, bulletin boards (both digital and cork) in the lobby or mail room, and email blasts to residents. Read the article…………………………….
- Cobblestone HOA bewilders residents with typo-ridden threat to up dues (AZ) February 24, 2025Was the official email address of the Cobblestone Farms HOA Board of Directors hacked today? Some homeowners in that community wondered as much when they contacted the InMaricopa.com news desk with copies a two-stanza memo that, to this editor’s eye, contained a dozen glaring typographical errors. Read the article…………………………….
- How Co-op and Condo Boards Can Take the Sting Out of Assessments (NY) February 18, 2025At some point, every co-op and condo board confronts the question of imposing an assessment to pay for capital repairs. Assessments come in all sizes and they’re rarely popular with shareholders or unit-owners, but here’s a four-part primer that will ease the inevitable pain. Read the article…………………………….
- How Co-op and Condo Boards Can Take the Sting Out of Assessments (NY) February 17, 2025At some point, every co-op and condo board confronts the question of imposing an assessment to pay for capital repairs. Assessments come in all sizes and they’re rarely popular with shareholders or unit-owners, but here’s a four-part primer that will ease the inevitable pain. Read the article…………………………….
- The Importance of Reading Your Emails and Monitoring Your Association Account February 12, 2025Living in an association comes with shared responsibilities and the necessity of staying informed about association matters. One of the most effective ways to do this is by regularly checking your emails and monitoring your association account. Failing to do so can result in missed deadlines, violations, or unexpected fees. Here’s why paying attention to association communications is crucial. Read the article…………………………….