Decorate for Halloween Without Scaring the HOA
Wednesday, October 05
Halloween is coming, which means doorsteps will soon be adorned with pumpkins and gourds and those plastic figures that scream when you walk by and those enormous blow-up bats … unless the HOA sets up rules far in advance. Here’s a quick guide that will help you set rules that will keep your prop...
Apartment Rental and Transportation
Wednesday, September 21
Apartment Rental CyclesGenerations always differ from one another in a variety of ways – the culture in which they’re raised, their relationship with technology, their priorities, and their likes and dislikes. But there are also things they have in common. For example, in most generations, younge...
Keeping Your HOA Meetings Quick and Easy
Wednesday, September 14
Regular condo association meetings are important, but getting all of the condo owners to attend can be a challenge, especially if the meetings tend to be long and, let’s face it, dull.But there’s no reason they should be. HOA meetings can be less of a chore if the members of the board take steps ...
Dealing with Harassment as a Member of the HOA Board
Wednesday, September 07
In a perfect world, an HOA would have regular meetings where members of the community would ask the board questions, raise concerns, and receive regular updates. It would be structured, straightforward, and civilized.Unfortunately, that’s not how most meetings with the board go. Invariably, there...
Avoiding Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act
Monday, August 29
Your condo association would never dream of turning away potential condo owners based on their race, religion, or familial status, but did you know your pool rules could put you in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA)?What is the Fair Housing Act?The FHA states that condo associations may not ...
Reduce Cooling Costs in the Summer
Friday, August 12
Temperatures are soaring and the A/C is cranking. Condo associations can reduce cooling costs in common areas with a few simple techniques. Read on and start saving!Natural Cooling with PlantsIndoor temperatures rise when the sun beats down on roofs and walls. Keep indoor temperatures cooler by p...