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Should Managers Attend--and Participate In--HOA Meetings?
November 2011
On September 4, two community association lawyers contended in a Los Angeles Times column: "Management employees, like any other vendor, do not belong at association board meetings. Although they may be invited to attend, they should not be taking minutes or offering suggestions on the conduct or content of the meetings." . . . keep reading
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Bidding Out HOA Work? RFPs Make the Job Easier and Save Money
November 11, 2011
In this week's tip, we lend a hand to an HOAleader.com reader. He says he's sent a request for proposal to six homeowner association management companies to rebid his HOA's current contract, and he'd like to know the process his board should follow in reviewing the bids and awarding the contract. . . . keep reading
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How to Create an HOA RFP and Evaluate Responses
November 2011
An HOAleader.com reader has asked for some help. He says he's sent a request for proposal (RFP) to six homeowners association management companies to rebid his HOA's current contract, and he'd like to know the process his board should follow in reviewing the bids and awarding the contract. Here, our experts provide some guidance. . . . keep reading
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Undoing a Bad HOA Management Agreement: Discussion Forum Follow-Up
September 2011
A reader writes, "In 2008 our president signed us onto a contract with a management company. In 2010, a second president resigned and went into foreclosure, moving without a clue to the rest of the HOA. My boyfriend took over in November 2010, and it's been heck since. We are in Washington, and the management company hides details of bids from us, has said we are not to talk to companies hired on our behalf (maintenance, alarm, accountants) without their okay. They don't want the board to have negotiative type meetings with homeowners; they said that they have to have collection letters and violations letters come directly from their office for 'safety' reasons. . . . keep reading
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Should Your HOA Manager Approve All Lawsuits?
May 2011
There are reports that some HOA management companies have arrangements with the attorneys of the HOAs they both represent that prohibit the attorneys from beginning legal action without the management company's approval. Here, we explain why it's a really bad idea for your association to agree to such an arrangement. . . . keep reading
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HOA Management Companies: A Practical Guide for Homeowners Association Boards
In this exclusive HOA management special report, we offer insight and guidance on finding a good HOA manager and determining whether you need an onsite manager, must-have and must-not-have contract language, and tips for responding when your management company isn't doing its job, including guidance on when to cut ties or work toward a better relationship. We also educate going-it-alone boards on best practices for self-managed homeowners associations, and much, much more. . . . keep reading
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HOA Board to Manager: No, Thanks. We've Got This.
February 11, 2011
One problem: a homeowners association board of directors that can't bring themselves to delegate responsibilities to their manager. A bigger problem: HOA board members who over-delegate. This week's tip highlights three duties your board should never cede to your HOA manager. . . . keep reading
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Are HOA Members Entitled to Know the Salaries of Association Staff?
December 2010
Salaries are a touchy subject. But then again, your members are entitled to know how your association spends its money. If your members demand to know what the association pays its employees, what's the appropriate response from the board? Do you need to respond at all? Can you give a ballpark? . . . keep reading
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Discussion Forum Follow-Up: Online Document Access
March 2010
A reader on the HOAleader.com discussion board asks a question about the online future of condo and homeowners association governance: Are there property management companies that can allow online access to our association documents? . . . keep reading
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