Although it may sometimes feel as if our pets have the run of the land, humans are still the masters of their own domains. In order to maintain this status quo—especially in a communal environment such as a community association or homeowne…
It’s often tough to get condo association and HOA residents interested in joining their building or association’s board. No one wants to work a second job if they don’t have to—especially one that doesn’t pay—but regardless, there’s import…
Not every community association or HOA is going to run afoul of the law—the happy truth is that litigation and legal trouble are relatively rare occurrences. However, even the most upstanding board must navigate a labyrinth of association l…
Taste is subjective. Luckily your board’s design rules and guidelines aren’t. From gaudy exterior paint colors, to improperly mounted flagpoles, to Clark Griswold-esque holiday light displays, the exterior design choices of individual unit …
The only constant in life is change—as they say—and that’s especially true for those living in Nevada, where no community stays the same for long. Indeed, here in the Silver State, renovations are taking place, new capital improvements are …
Running the day-to-day business of a community association or HOA of any size requires not just a functional board, but a team of competent outside professionals. These professionals keep things running smoothly and efficiently for resident…
Your community association or HOA building may be your home, but to many others, it's a workplace. Whether they’re managing a small, tight-knit walk-up building or a sprawling development, association managers handle a wide array of tasks f…
A community association or homeowners association is the cornerstone of a building community. The community association or HOA maintains order and continuity by preserving architectural integrity, maintaining the common elements, protectin…
From the Magna Carta to the U.S. Constitution, written documents have helped shape the way people live and interact with one another for centuries. The fundamental documents that establish community associations and HOAs have that same impo…
When you live in a multifamily building, however, peace and quiet can be hard to come by. From the guy upstairs who gargles loudly at precisely 6:47 a.m. every morning to the neighbor with the yapping Chihuahua—at some point the soundtrack …