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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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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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HOA Rules: Airing Out Clothesline Disputes
May 2010
With warmer weather, homeowners in more areas of the country may want to air their clean laundry on clotheslines. Can your homeowners association interfere with owners' efforts to air-dry clothes? Here are tips on creating a sensible policy. . . . keep reading
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Tips for Dealing with Satellite Dish Requests in Your HOA
May 2010
Has your condo or HOA Board received requests from owners who want to install antennae or satellite dishes on the common-area roof? Since installations can damage your roof, must you approve such requests? And where else can homeowners place them? Here's some guidance. . . . keep reading
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Should Your Homeowners Association Offer Wi-Fi?
April 2010
Is Wi-Fi the new cable? Will HOAs and condo associations begin offering it as part of their basic assessment package? Here we discuss factors your association should consider before installing Wi-Fi at your association. . . . keep reading
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New Cases Scrutinize HOA Architectural Committee Decisions--Part 3
April 2010
Three recent court cases are a reminder that your board is responsible for oversight of its architectural review process and can be held liable when it fails to meet that duty. In this final installment of a 3-article series, we discuss a Washington case where an architectural committee overstepped. . . . keep reading
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New Cases Scrutinize HOA Architectural Committee Decisions--Part 2
April 2010
Three recent court cases are a reminder that your homeowners association board is responsible for oversight of its architectural review process and can be held liable when it fails to meet that duty. In this second installment of a 3-article series, we discuss a California case that didn't go well for the HOA. . . . keep reading
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New Cases Scrutinize HOA Architectural Committee Decisions--Part 1
April 2010
Three recent court cases are a reminder that your HOA board is responsible for oversight of its architectural review process and can be held liable when it fails to meet that duty. In this first installment of a 3-part series, we discuss a case in California where the community association went to court and won. . . . keep reading
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Can Your HOA Fine Owners for Slacking?
February 19, 2010
This week's tip addresses two common problems: lazy owners and the need for additional revenue. Can your homeowners association kill two birds with one stone by financially penalizing owners who don't attend meetings, vote, or volunteer by imposing a "nonparticipation" fee on them? . . . keep reading
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Can Your HOA Impose "Nonparticipation" Fees on Complacent Homeowners?
February 2010
You'll probably never be able to get all your homeowners to volunteer for association duty. But is there a way to financially penalize those who don't attend meetings, vote, or volunteer by imposing a "nonparticipation" fee on them? Even if you can, is it a good idea? Are there alternatives that would build participation in a positive way? We've got answers. . . . keep reading
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