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HOA President Gambles HOA Funds--and Refuses to Resign. Now What?
May 17, 2013
In this week's tip, we discuss whether all should be forgiven if a board member improperly uses HOA funds (to gamble, no less!) and then pays them back. The first issue is the proper process for removal of directors. States vary, but Florida provides guidance. . . . keep reading

Have You Tried These HOA Best Practices?
May 10, 2013
In this week's tip, we give you a taste of six ideas HOA boards nationwide have implemented to make their communities better places to live. . . . keep reading

HOA Legal Committees: Good Idea That Can Be Abused
May 3, 2013
In this week's tip, we answer a reader's question about the legitimacy of his HOA's legal committee and whether its secretive deliberations are necessary. . . . keep reading

Was This a Secret HOA Meeting? You Be the Judge
April 26, 2013
In this week's tip, we discuss the fallout from what may have been a secret board meeting. Here's what happened. AnHOAleader.com reader says a handful of board members met to discuss how they'd handle a sensitive issue at the next meeting--but they didn't tell anybody else they were meeting. When the others found out, they balked. It's not completely clear to all of our experts whether this board absolutely, positively did anything wrong. But it may have. . . . keep reading

Are Illinois Courts a Danger to Its State's HOAs and Others?
April 19, 2013
In this week's tip, we head backto Illinois to discuss yet another questionable Illinois court ruling that could have implications for HOAs far and wide. (See last month's article on another questionable Illinois court ruling.) . . . keep reading

HOA Yard Sales: Community Builders or Killers?
April 13, 2013
In this week's tip, we tackle the tough question of whether yard sales are good or bad for HOAs. . . . keep reading

The HOA's ARC: Not to Be Confused with a Building Inspector
April 5, 2013
In this week's tip, we tackle the question of the responsibility of the architectural review committee for enforcing local zoning and building laws. In short, it's not their job. . . . keep reading

Did That Board Member Really Say That? And Who Leaked It?
March 29, 2013
In this week's tip, we reveal the lessons of "catgate," which prompted the resignation of an Arizona HOA board member after he proposed the association shoot a fellow owner for feeding feral cats, according to AZfamily.com. . . . keep reading

How to Get Your Nonfunctioning HOA Operating Again
March 22, 2013
In this week's tip, we throw a lifeline to board members at associations that have never operated much as an association and want to get back on track. . . . keep reading

Are HOAs Taking Security Too Far?
March 16, 2013
In this week's tip, we discuss whether your HOA should build a police force to begin raiding owners' homes for rules violations. . . . keep reading

Smart HOAs Get Tenants on Their Side
March 8, 2013
In this week's tip, we provide insight on why and how to get tenants involved in your community.Not sold on the idea of getting tenants involved in your community? It's more important than you think. . . . keep reading

Getting Tenants Invested in Your HOA
March 2013
Experts are advising that HOAs work to get tenants more invested in their community. Why is that wise, and how can you achieve that goal?We answer both questions below. . . . keep reading

Manager's Surprise: Your HOA Has an $18,000 Bill! Who Pays?
March 1, 2013
In this week's tip, we answer a reader's question about who has to pay a surprise $18,000 bill for a vender hired by the management company to clean up after interior water damage. The board assumed the association's insurer would cover it, but the claim was denied. Now the management company wants the board to pay up. . . . keep reading

HOA Presidents' Club: Time to Join or Start One?
February 22, 2013
In this week's tip, we build on one Florida HOA president's bright idea: Bringing other HOA presidents together to share ideas. That organization, the Oviedo HOA Presidents Association, now represents about 40 communities and has monthly meetings featuring a sponsor, a speaker, and updates from local politicians, first responders, and others. . . . keep reading

HOA Boards: Beware Lenders' Questionnaires
In this week's tip, we provide a timeless warning: Loose lips sink ships. . . . keep reading

Tips for a Manager: How Do I Get Banks to Pay Up?
February 8, 2013
In this week's tip, we help an HOAleader.com reader improve collections on bank-owned properties at the California association he manages. The simple answer: treat banks as you'd treat any other owner. . . . keep reading

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