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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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How to Rein In HOA Owners Who Refuse to MYOB
August 31, 2012
In this week's tip, we give you ideas for curbing the behavior of the buttinsky owner who can't seem to mind her own business. You know, it's the owner who thinks she needs to direct work being done at your HOA, putting your contractors/service providers in a no-win position. . . .
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5 Tips for Handling Rogue Owners who Interfere with HOA Service Providers
August 2012
At one point or another, every HOA has one: It's the owner who thinks he or she needs to direct work being done at your HOA. This can put your contractors and service providers in a terrible position if owners demand they to do work contrary to or not included in their contract. It can increase your fees, and it can really irritate your contractors, causing even your most loyal ones to terminate their relationship with your condo or homeowners association. . . .
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5 Tips to Limit HOA Credit and Debit Card Risks
February 2012
Is your condo or homeowners association vulnerable to looting by an unscrupulous employee with access to the HOA's credit or debit cards? Here, we discuss when your employees need debit or credit cards, which employees might need them, and how to limit your association's risk of loss. . . .
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Should Your HOA Board Refuse to Hire a Delinquent Owner's Employer? Discussion Forum Follow-Up
December 2011
An HOAleader.com reader asks: "One of our residents moved out of his house, but it's still in his name, and he owes $2,000 in back dues plus attorneys' fees. This person submitted a bid to do the snow removal. Some board members decided that since he is only the vice president of the snow removal company, they hired the company to perform our snow removal. Three people voted against the hiring, and four people voted to hire the company. I say this is 100 percent wrong, but I need something to support my feelings about this hiring." . . .
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Should You Investigate HOA Board Candidates?
October 2011
Many HOAs have rules governing who and who can't be on the board. What are the typical restrictions, and who vets candidates running for an election to the homeowners association board of directors to ensure they're qualified based on the rules? Here's a primer. . . .
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6 Tips for Recruiting Future HOA Leaders
December 2010
One of the main causes of burnout among active HOA board members and volunteers is the fact that they're doing too much. But that's often a necessity, since recruiting future leaders is a perennial challenge. Here, we offer six tips for identifying potential leaders in your condo or homeowners association and techniques you can use woo those residents into becoming involved. . . .
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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? . . .
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