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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
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. . . . 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
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. . . . 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
Court Says HOA Can Issue Speeding Tickets; What's Next, Undercover Ops?
March 2013
The Illinois Supreme Court held in January that an HOA's hired security officer could stop and issue a valid speeding ticket againsta home owner. Here, we explain the court's decision in Poris v. Lake Holiday Property Owners Association and whether the court's reasoning would likely be upheld in other states. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
What Should Your HOA Do to Prevent Hoarding?
May 2012
Hoarding is a growing problem for associations because of the increased risk of fire in multi-family buildings like condos. . . . keep reading
Trayvon Martin Tragedy Hits Close to Home for HOAs
May 4, 2012
In this week's tip, we offer lessons for HOAs from the very sad death of Trayvon Martin. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
How to Prevent Squatters from Invading Your HOA
May 2012
Whether they're activists trying to make a point about foreclosures or homelessness or just people looking for a free place to say, HOAs have been forced to face down squatters in their empty properties. . . . keep reading
Take HOA Fire Safety Seriously
April 14, 2012
In this week's tip, we hope to shake you out of complacency when it comes to fire safety at your association. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
Employees Using HOA Plastic? 5 Tips Help You Thwart Theft
February 10, 2012
This week's tip will help you outsmart unscrupulous employees lured to your HOA's hefty bank accounts. . . . keep reading
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