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Human Resources & Employment Law
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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." . . . keep reading
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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. . . . keep reading
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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. . . . keep reading
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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? . . . keep reading
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Can Your HOA Hire a Board Member?
October 1, 2010
In this week's tip, we discuss the legal steps your HOA board must take before hiring a board member or his company to provide services to your homeowners association. . . . keep reading
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Beware Conflicts When You Hire Board Members' Companies--Part 1
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. Can you take that concept a step further and hire those board members or their companies when your association needs help? Here in Part 1, we discuss the hoops you must go through to hire board members and their companies. In Part 2, we discuss whether those hoops are worth the effort. . . . keep reading
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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
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