Homeowners Association Lawsuits: What to Do When Your HOA is Sued
Common Causes and Outcomes of Homeowners Association Lawsuits Homeowners Association Lawsuits – A Fact of Life Unfortunately, lawsuits against Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and their volunteer board members are widespread and becoming more frequent as inflation rises. Minor disagreements between homeowners and HOA boards often turn into legal disputes or demands of the board. Disgruntled homeowners […]
Four Habits for More Effective HOA Boards
There are an estimated 330,000 community associations throughout the United States. These groups have various iterations—e.g., Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Condominium Associations, Housing Co-ops, and Timeshare Associations—but each has the same goal, to manage risks to the association to effectively protect, preserve and enhance the common assets. It’s critical that HOA boards have the tools they […]
How are Emotional Support Animals Protected Under Housing Laws?
For millions of Americans, an emotional support animal is more than just a pet. They are companions that guide owners through the rough waters of stress and anxiety. However, the estimated 350,000 community associations nationwide should be aware of the rules that regulate these helpful companions. These regulations are and continue to be a trap […]
How to keep your community association board from getting sued
Here’s the scenario: As a new unit owner of a condominium, you decide to throw your hat in the ring and run for the condo association board, excited to help maintain property values and build a great life for you and your fellow condo owners. Along comes a neighbor who decides to sue the board, […]
5 Best Practices for Reopening Amenities
With new knowledge and new weapons to fight and treat the COVID-19 virus, the nation is trying a coordinated effort to reopen following a set of established best practices safely. The reopening efforts are similar across many industries and spaces, including HOAs, condos, and community associations. Reopening amenities successfully and safely in all spaces centers […]
HOA Reserve Studies: Is Your HOA Prepared?
There are two primary accounts to consider regarding HOA finances — the operating fund and the reserve fund. Operating funds cover daily expenses and the maintenance of common community assets. Some of the items that require care will be expensive and may not need to be replaced for 10, 20, or more years away. Reserve […]
