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Can You Encourage HOA Owners to Get Up and Go?
January 2012
Some owners just aren't suited for HOA living, and they make their own lives and the lives of their neighbors miserable. Are there things you can do to encourage those owners to sell and move elsewhere? Or would any such efforts be out of line? Here we provide answers. . . . keep reading
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Get a Judgment. No, Get a Lien. Which is Better?
December 30, 2011
In this week's tip, we answer a question vexing an HOAleader.com reader. Our reader reports that his new homeowner association management company wants to change the wording in the HOA's 10-day demand letter so the HOA would get an automatic judgment, not a lien, when a home owner doesn't pay. . . . keep reading
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Can Your HOA Get a Judgment Instead of a Lien?
December 2011
A HOAleader.com reader reports that his new HOA management company wants to change the wording in the HOA's 10-day demand letter so the HOA would get an automatic judgment, not a lien, when a home owner doesn't pay. What's the difference? And do state laws allow that? . . . keep reading
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HOA Litigation: Loose Lips Sink Ships
November 25, 2011
In this week's tip, we begin to answer a HOAleader.com reader's question: "How much information must a board of directors divulge to the HOA when involved in court litigation ... especially when members of the association are the litigators?" . . . keep reading
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Discussion Forum Follow-Up: What Should You Share about Pending HOA Litigation?
November 2011
A HOAleader.com reader asks: "How much information must a board of directors divulge to the HOA when involved in court litigation ... especially when members of the association are the litigators? A resident filed suit when the nominations committee and board of directors determined the resident was not the owner of record/deed holder ... homeowner. While informing the association about the suit ... the board of directors were careful about the information it divulged because it threatened to affect the outcome of the case. Some homeowners felt the board of directors had an obligation to reveal all the facts of the case in order for the association to vote on how the board should proceed: proceed to court, settlement, countersuits, etc. How much information must the board of directors divulge to the association ... especially when the litigators are present?" . . . keep reading
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Your HOA Battle Is Over. How Can You Heal the Scars?
September 2, 2011
Your HOA has just been through the wringer on a hot issue, and the "losing" board members and owners are still steaming. In this week's tip, we offer suggestions for easing the tension and beginning to work toward peace in your HOA. . . . keep reading
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Healing Wounds After a Tough HOA Battle
September 2011
You've had a contentious battle, and the losing side is still smarting. Are there ways you can rebuild relationships with people who feel angry, left out, or just frustrated they didn't get their way? Here, we offer tips on bringing angry owners back from the opposition. . . . keep reading
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Is Your HOA Board Overregulating Rule Violations?
August 2011
Do your HOA's board members patrol the grounds with a cautcha-breakin'-the-rules mentality? Here, our experts explain whether boards can be too punctilious, irritating good neighbors and even pushing those owners away from volunteering and participating in HOA governance. We also offer tips on knowing when to mention violations and when to give owners time to correct the violations themselves. . . . keep reading
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HOA Violence--Part 2: Common HOA Violence, and Your HOA's Duties
July 2011
HOAs aren't immune to violence, and your board has a duty to prevent it. In part one of this two-part series, we explained how to work with local first responders to minimize the risk of workplace and domestic violence at your HOA. Here, in part two, we discuss more common types of violence at HOAs and offer tips for preventing them from exploding. . . . keep reading
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Homeowner Associations and Aging Owners: What HOA Boards Should Know
June 2011
As the population ages, your home owner association will likely face new challenges. What should your HOA board know about maintaining elderly owners' rights and privacy if they begin suffering from dementia, physical incapacitation, or inadequate support while preserving the rights of those owners' neighbors? Here, we provide guidance to help you begin addressing the age-old questions you'll face. . . . keep reading
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How to End Email Harassment
August 27, 2010
In this week's tip, we offer a reader on the HOAleader.com discussion forum suggestions for stopping harassing communications from angry homeowners--a situation that's all too common in today's economy. . . . 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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HOA Complaints: Turn Owners' Frowns Upside Down
June 25, 2010
Complaints from owners in your condominium or homeowners association don't have to stress you out. Use this week's tip to implement a process for handling complaints that will result in happier board members and owners. . . . keep reading
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