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HOA Leadership Roles and Duties: A Guide to the Positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Member in Condo and Homeowners Associations
We're hearing from a growing number of association members who want more detail about their responsibilities--or who want an easy way to educate their newly elected fellow board members about what, exactly, board members do. What's the president supposed to do? How about the vice president, secretary, and treasurer? . . . keep reading

HOA Boards: Four Ways to Prevent and Ease Board Burnout
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 Finances: Can--and Should--Your Association Consider Bankruptcy?
If your homeowner association has been beaten up by the economic downturn and there seems to be little hope of ever getting back onto solid financial footing, bankruptcy is something your board can consider. Here's what you need to know about how bankruptcy might affect your HOA. . . . keep reading

HOA Finances: Tips for Handling Your Reserve Account
Are you putting enough money aside to pay to replace or repair your HOA's buildings and amenities? Is it possible your condo or homeowner association is putting too much aside? Does the HOA board know how reserves are supposed to be used? This article provides tips on how much to save and how to properly use association reserve accounts. . . . keep reading

HOA Security: Low-Cost Ways to Improve Security in Your Homeowner Association
Here are a few tips for improving security in your HOA without digging deep into your condo or homeowner association's wallet for expensive security devices. . . . keep reading

HOA Rules: Using Webcams and Video to Enforce Rules in Your Homeowners Association
Webcams may be the simple and low-cost solution to some common but annoying problems with enforcing HOA rules. But can your condo or homeowners association install cameras and use the evidence you capture on video to impose fines on your residents? . . . keep reading

Help Homeowners in Your HOA with a Model Code of Conduct
In a new article, we've posted a model code of conduct for homeowners in a community association. Based on input from experts from across the country, it's a great tool for new owner orientation, or as a reminder to longtime owners. In this week's tip, we offer two points to include in any model code of conduct for owners. . . . keep reading

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