All Residents Welcome at Annual Meeting
The association’s annual meeting is the best opportunity for you to learn about this year’s events and get caught up on everything happening in our community. Here are a few agenda items and meeting activities you won’t want to miss: Meet board and committee members and the manager. Learn about the association’s mission statement. Get […]
Who’s Responsible for What?
Who’s responsible for what? It’s an important question often asked by residents, and the answer is sometimes more complicated than you’d think. Generally, the association is responsible for repairing or replacing common, or shared, elements and owners are responsible for maintaining their own homes. But there are two problems. First, some areas are neither common […]
The HOA Secretary
Our community board has several officers including president, treasurer and secretary. The association secretary is responsible for preserving the association’s history, maintaining its records and protecting it from liability. In some instances, the secretary delegates some or all of the secretarial tasks to the manager. They include: Recording minutes for all association meetings—board meetings, special […]
Curb Appeal Counts
Cleaning out and sprucing up your yard are good low-cost alternatives to major home improvement. Whether you hire a professional or have the skills and tools to do it yourself, here are some tips to improve your lawn and landscape: Weeding, edging, planting beds and mulching go a long way toward improving a yard’s look. […]
Too Much Noise!
Noise is a concern for every resident and because you live in a community, it’s important to understand that some degree of noise is to be expected. At the same time, residents need to consider the consequences of their noisy behavior. To keep everyone happy and maintain civility among neighbors, the association asks that you […]
Are the Community Rules Reasonable?
The association has a number of rules and regulations that we ask you to observe so we can all maintain our property values and quality of life. We always try to be reasonable with our rules by following the guidelines below. If you believe a rule fails the “reasonable” test, let the board know at […]
Assessments as Important as Mortgages and Taxes
When you sit down to pay your bills each month, do you consider your association assessment a low priority? If so, think again. According to the NationalConsumerLawCenter’s (NCLC) Guide to Surviving Debt, “Condo fees…should be considered a high priority.” In fact, NCLC considers community association assessments in the same category as mortgage payments and real […]
Government Urges Americans to Be Prepared
With the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks and the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina are all the reminders we need that it pays to be prepared for natural and terror-related emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, and we should all take some basic steps to be prepared. No matter how safe and secure you may feel […]
Running for the Board—Do I Have What it Takes?
If you’re considering running for the board, we ask that you take a few moments to ask yourself the following three questions: Do I have the time?: As a board member, you will need to devote at least several hours of your time each month to association business. In addition to regular monthly board meetings, […]
Importance of Fire Extinguishers
The association strongly encourages residents to keep at least one, and preferably several, fire extinguishers in your home. Fire extinguishers reduce the potential for damage which keeps our insurance premiums—and your assessments—down. Several types are available, and each has a specific use. How Many? Common household fire extinguishers are only intended to snuff out small […]
