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Feature Articles
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HOA Laws: What's New in Community Association Law?
September 2010
Here we begin an occasional feature in which we provide a sampling of new state laws governing community associations and explain the changes they'll require from boards in those states. This month, we'll review new and proposed laws in three states--Florida, Illinois, and Michigan. . . . keep reading
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Common Dog Rules: Does Your HOA Need Them?
August 2010
Many community associations institute rules governing the size of dogs, and some even ban certain breeds. Here we discuss how some condo and homeowner associations have approached dog restrictions and offer tips for crafting your own rules governing dogs. . . . keep reading
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Discussion Forum Follow-Up: Stopping Harassing Emails
August 2010
You want to get homeowners involved as much as possible. But what happens when you ask for involvement and then homeowners are angry that you haven't heeded their requests to the letter--and then hound you online to show their frustration? Here, we get feedback from our experts on dialing back the tension between owners and board members. . . . keep reading
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Selecting a New HOA Board Member: How to Choose
August 6, 2010
Something unexpected has occurred, leaving you with a vacancy on your condo or homeowner association board. Now you and your fellow board members must step up to the plate and appoint a new member to serve until your next election. In this week's tip, we show how you can make that decision without causing dissention among your members. . . . keep reading
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What to Consider When You Appoint a New HOA Director; 4 Tips
August 2010
On occasion, your HOA board will face resignations or, sadly, even deaths of its members. If your homeowner association governing documents are like the vast majority, your board will be required to appoint a new member, who will serve until your next election. Here, we offer guidance on the factors to consider when deciding among candidates. . . . keep reading
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When Pets Do Damage in Your HOA
August 2010
In pet-friendly homeowners associations, fights can erupt over whether common-area damage is the result of pets--and over whose pets are the culprits. Here, we cover how to determine the cause of and get reimbursed for pet damages to common areas. . . . keep reading
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Guard Your HOA's Membership List Carefully
August 2010
If an owner or someone else asks to see your association's member list, can you say no? If your state requires that you provide members your list, can you redact some information? Are there restrictions on how members can use the list? . . . keep reading
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Discussion Forum Follow-Up: When Are Board Actions Invalid?
July 2010
Frankly, your board is a mess. It doesn't have enough members to meet a quorum, and your members are demanding resignations and claiming your actions are invalid. You're in the board camp that knows something's wrong, but you can't convince the other members they've run afoul of your governing documents. . . . keep reading
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Who Can Attend Your HOA Meetings?
July 2010
Does your state or homeowners association have rules covering who can attend owners' and board meetings? Here we explain potential restrictions and whether your board can and should allow exceptions. . . . keep reading
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Can You Use Small Claims Court to Collect Unpaid HOA Fees?
July 2010
One California small claims judge's opinion has caused confusion over homeowners associations' ability to use small claims court to collect unpaid fees. Here, we explain the California brouhaha and offer insights about using small claims court in other states as well. . . . keep reading
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When Selling Your HOA Debt Makes Financial Sense
July 9, 2010
It's tempting. You've got thousands of unpaid assessments, and collecting them seems hopeless. Then a white knight gallops in and offers to pay you to purchase that debt. In this week's tip, we discuss whether selling your association's bad debt is a violation of your fiduciary duties. . . . keep reading
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Should You Sell Your HOA Debt?
July 2010
Some companies now offer to purchase the debt of homeowners associations, often for pennies on the dollar. Can your HOA board consent to such an agreement and still fulfill its fiduciary duties? Here we discuss the pros, cons, and ethics. . . . keep reading
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