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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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HOA Voting: Can You Track and Publish How Owners Vote?
June 2011
Can your HOA track who votes in each election? Can it also track how owners vote? Is there even a legitimate reason for your association to track that information? And if your owners ask for that information through a records request, are you permitted to release it? Here's the rundown. . . . 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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Registration: Does Your HOA Need It?
September 2010
Some condo and homeowner associations require that homeowners register to vote in HOA elections, register their pets, register their cars, and who knows what else. Why is registration necessary? What should be registered? Can you charge registration fees? Here's the scoop. . . . keep reading
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Selecting a New HOA Board Member: How to Choose
August 6, 2010
Something unexpected has occurred, leaving you with a vacancy on your condo or homeowner association board. Now you and your fellow board members must step up to the plate and appoint a new member to serve until your next election. In this week's tip, we show how you can make that decision without causing dissention among your members. . . . keep reading
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What to Consider When You Appoint a New HOA Director; 4 Tips
August 2010
On occasion, your HOA board will face resignations or, sadly, even deaths of its members. If your homeowner association governing documents are like the vast majority, your board will be required to appoint a new member, who will serve until your next election. Here, we offer guidance on the factors to consider when deciding among candidates. . . . keep reading
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Can Your HOA Impose "Nonparticipation" Fees on Complacent Homeowners?
February 2010
You'll probably never be able to get all your homeowners to volunteer for association duty. But is there a way to financially penalize those who don't attend meetings, vote, or volunteer by imposing a "nonparticipation" fee on them? Even if you can, is it a good idea? Are there alternatives that would build participation in a positive way? We've got answers. . . . keep reading
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