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Pros and Cons of Banning Yard Sales in Your Homeowners Association
April 2013
An HOAleader.com reader asks, "Are yard sales a good idea for a HOA? The board is concerned with the extra traffic it involves, plus the possibility of criminals casing our properties." Here our experts discuss whether their clients have rules governing yard sales--and whether they should. You might be surprised at their disagreement. . . .
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Watch Your Lip: When a Board Member's Mouth Gets in the Way
March 2013
A board member in an Arizona HOA resigned after proposing the association shoot a fellow owner for feeding feral cats, according to AZfamily.com. It's an extreme example, but here our experts discuss the types of comments board members should be wary of making even when they think they're engaged in private conversations. . . .
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Guns and Your HOA: What to Know About "Concealed Carry" Laws
January 2013
Since the tragic massacre in Newtown, Conn., gun control has returned to the fore of legislative debate in Washington and in state capitals. In recent years, a growing number of states implemented laws that allow residents to carry a concealed weapon in public. Does your community association have the right to demand that owners leave their weapons outside common areas, like a clubhouse, pool, or meeting room? Here are some answers. . . .
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Curbing Abusive Owners; Discussion Forum Follow-up
October 2012
An HOAleader.com reader writes about her abusive neighbor and asks, "Is there something the HOA can do to restrict this person from harassing the board and restrict him from meetings? The only thing in our bylaws is something referring to restricting an owner from using the common areas if they are past due on their owner dues. Can we amend our bylaws with something to restrict abusive, harassing owners?" Here are solutions. . . .
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Hoarders: It's Reality at Some HOAs
May 11, 2012
In this week's tip, we explain that hoarding isn't just a can't-look-away TV issue. It's a real danger in associations because of the increased risk of fire in multi-family buildings like condos. . . .
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What Should HOAs Learn from the Trayvon Martin Tragedy?
May 2012
What does the tragic death of Trayvon Martin have to do with HOAs? The Feb. 26, 2012, fatal shooting of the teenager by an informal neighborhood watch leader, George Zimmerman, occurred on the grounds of The Retreat at Twin Lakes Association, a Sandford, Fla., homeowners association where Martin was visiting and Zimmerman lived. Martin's death has triggered soul-searching throughout the country. It should also prompt reevaluation among HOA boards if, as many news outlets have reported, Martin's parents are contemplating a lawsuit against the HOA because it allegedly endorsed Zimmerman's crimewatch activities. Why is that a problem? What should HOAs do when it comes to crimewatch programs? Here are some answers. . . .
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Five Fire-Safety Tips Every HOA Should Follow
April 2012
With smoking, candles, fireplaces, and grills, fires are a constant concern at condos. But home owners associations also have to ensure they're following fire-safety mandates. Here, we offer five fire-safety tips for both condos and home owners associations. . . .
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