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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. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
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. . . . 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
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. . . . keep reading
Can Your HOA Give Owners "Discounts" on Fees? Alternative Ways to Say Thank You
January 2012
What if you want to motivate your owners to do something--like volunteer on a committee or oversee the lobby redecoration? Is it possible to offer incentives--like reduced HOA fees for a specific period of time--to attract otherwise-apathetic owners? Here, our experts weigh in. . . . keep reading
Hiring HOA Vendors: Is a Delinquent Owner's Employer Off Limits?
December 16, 2011
This week's tip will help you determine whether you should raise red flags about hiring a company at which a delinquent owner works. . . . keep reading
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." . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
Would You Hire this Man? Spotting Conflicts of Interest at Your HOA
September 16, 2011
In this week's tip, we offer a refresher on dealing with HOA conflicts of interest. If you're like most board members, you know you should avoid conflicts of interest. How would you have reacted in this real-life situation. . . . keep reading
Would You Recognize These Three HOA Conflicts of Interest?
September 2011
Most homeowners association board members know they should avoid conflicts of interest. Here, our experts give us three real-life examples of conflicts of interest that they had to explain were improper to unwitting board members. . . . keep reading
Need Help? 2 Tips for Recruiting Future HOA Board Members
December 17, 2010
In a new article, we offer 6 tips for recruiting new HOA board members. In this week's tip, we offer 2 of those tips to ease the burden on your board. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
What to Do When Members Demand HOA Salary Information
December 3, 2010
In this week's tip, we tackle the sensitive question of how to respond when your owners--who are entitled to review association documents--ask what the association pays its staffers. . . . keep reading
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? . . . keep reading
Beware Conflicts When You Hire Board Members' Companies--Part 2
October 2010
When you recruit people to serve on your HOA board, experts recommend that you look for people--like lawyers and insurance brokers--with expertise that can help you make good decisions. . . . keep reading
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