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Feature Articles
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HOA News Around the Nation: January 2009
January 2009
Widow Claims HOA's Lax Security Led to Husband's Murder ... Condo Owners Cry Foul Over Unit Sizes, Rentals ... HOA Loses Common Property to Homeowners ... Newsletter Article Lands HOA in Court . . . keep reading
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HOA Boards: Keep Your Homeowner Association Board from Bailing
December 2008
It's every HOA board member's nightmare. The number of owners willing to serve on your board dwindles and dwindles. Before you know it, your association has too-few board members to meet a quorum and no volunteers willing to step up and take the vanishing board members' places. Here's how to keep this from happening at your homeowner or condo association. . . . keep reading
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The Politics of Noise in HOAs
December 2008
Whether you live in a condo or a single-family home, your board is bound to run into complaints about Loud Lucys or Noisy Nates. They're the neighbors who have loud parties late into the night or who neighbors can hear arguing even though their homes are 10 feet apart. Here's what you need to know about reducing the volume on noise complaints. . . . keep reading
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Clearing the Air on Second-hand Smoke
December 2008
Recently a homeowner association in California lost a court case in which non-smoking owners complained of second-hand smoke from neighboring units. Here's what you need to know about the case, along with tips on how your association can handle complaints of second-hand smoke. . . . keep reading
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HOA Transition Tips: Moving from Developer to Owner Control
December 2008
The transition from a developer-controlled to a homeowner-controlled community is fraught with risks for homeowners. If your HOA board is about to take over from your developer or has recently done so, here are tips for making sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible. . . . keep reading
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News Around the Nation: November 2008
November 2008
Political Sign Theft Prompts Criminal Charges ... Condo Owners Stick It to Insurer ... Owners Sue to Remove Developer ... When Did Four of Eight Become a Majority? ... Condos Lose Street Fight with City . . . keep reading
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HOA Financial Matters: Lean Times May Call for Loans
November 2008
If your homeowner association has maintenance or repairs it must do today, along with a limited budget, it may be time to consider a loan. Here are tips for making sure you get members' approval and good loan terms before you sign on the dotted line. . . . keep reading
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HOA Security: A Few Lights Can Save Big Money
November 2008
One sure way to waste money in today's economy is to be sued for not protecting your residents because of inadequate lighting. Here's what you must know about the importance of lighting and the legal ramifications of ignoring potential lighting problems in your community. . . . keep reading
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Orientation: It's Not Just for Employers
November 2008
A smart way to head off misunderstandings with new owners is through an orientation that gives them an overview of how your association works. Here's what to cover and how to get new owners to attend. . . . keep reading
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