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Discussion Forum Follow-Up: Reining in Bullies on Your HOA Board
June 2010
A reader on the HOAleader.com discussion board asks: "I am on the board of directors of our HOA, but the president is just running wild and not following any of the bylaws or CC&Rs..." Here, we provide tips for handling secretive, power-hungry board member tactfully yet effectively. . . . keep reading
Tips for Dealing with Contractors Gone Bad
April 23, 2010
This week's tip offers advice for condo and homeowners association boards that are disappointed with contractors. If you're considering severing ties, follow these rules. . . . keep reading
6 Tips for Properly Firing a Contractor
April 2010
It's not always easy to end a business relationship because you may not have the legal right to make a break. And if your condominium or homeowners association board attempts to terminate a contract without the right to do so, your association can land in court. . . . keep reading
HOA Boards: Four Ways to Prevent and Ease Board Burnout
October 2009
Let's face it. In many condo and homeowners associations, a handful of people carry the load for the rest of the community. Those heavy lifters can sometimes become burned out. What can you do to prevent burnout? And what can you do to ease the burden when HOA board members are feeling drained? Here are four suggestions. . . . keep reading
HOA Leadership: Should I Run for the Board?
August 2009
You've thought about running for the board of your condo or homeowners association, but you're torn. Or maybe you are a sitting board member who has been approached by owners interested in running for the board, and you want to help them decide if it's a good fit. Here are questions anyone contemplating a role on an HOA board should consider. . . . keep reading
HOA Complainers: Put Them To Work
July 31, 2009
This week's tip is about dealing with the owners in your condo or homeowners association who constantly complain that the board isn't addressing their pet peeve. . . . keep reading
Do-It-Yourself? When Free HOA Help Can Be Costly
March 2009
Here's what you need to know to protect your HOA from the downside of allowing members to take on community projects so that the homeowners association can save a buck. . . . keep reading
Human Resources: Employee or Independent Contractor? What You Risk If You Get it Wrong--and How to Get it Right
June 2008
Every homeowners association faces two related challenges--keeping costs down and properly classifying its workers as either employees or independent contractors. Problems can arise when you misclassify workers as independent contractors in an attempt to avoid paying salaries and the other expenses that come with employees, such as payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and benefits. . . . keep reading
Human Resources: The Pros and Cons of Hiring Members to Perform Association Work
June 2008
It's a common question faced by HOA leaders--should you hire association members to do association work? Before you do, make sure you protect yourself and your community association by taking the following steps. . . . keep reading
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