Copper Ridge Townhome Association in Chaska Joins the Sharper Family
The Copper Ridge Townhome Association in Chaska has recently joined the growing family of Sharper Management clients. A locally owned, mid-sized property management company located in Eden Prairie, MN, Sharper Management’s exceptional financial software and reporting capabilities coupled with their experienced managers made Sharper the clear choice for Copper Ridge. “We look forward to adding another southwest metro property to our portfolio. Their board is educated and forward thinking”, states Dan Cunningham, Sharper’s CEO and Partner. Known for their reliable and committed approach to services for condominium and townhome associations in Minnesota, Sharper Management specializes in providing exceptional property management solutions. Offering a full-suite of premier services to the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county area, Sharper Management continues to expand their service area and look forward to building more new relationships throughout the Twin Cities.
Sharper Management Expands Service in Jordan, MN
Sharper Management, a locally owned, mid-sized property management company located in Eden Prairie, MN has recently been brought to manage the Bridle Creek Townhome Association in Jordan, MN. Sharper Management’s vast experience in both association financial management and community development and expansion were all key factors in the decision to bring Sharper on board. Known for their professionalism and transparency, Sharper Management also manages Wexford Square in the Jordan area. “We’ve been fortunate to earn the business of growing communities in the area and we look forward to working with the Bridle Creek Board, states Dan Cunningham, Sharper’s CEO and Partner.” Known for their reliable and committed approach to services for condominium and townhome associations in Minnesota, Sharper Management specializes in providing exceptional property management solutions. Offering a full-suite of premier services to the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county area, Sharper Management continues to expand their service area and look forward to building more new relationships throughout the Twin Cities.
Summer Living in an HOA – Nuisance Barking
As summer approaches, it’s inevitable that noise complaints in many forms will arise within an HOA. One of the most common issues is barking dogs. The definition of nuisance barking varies from one association to the next, and some City Ordinances, but examples of common definitions include: Nuisance noise from a dog is defined as barking, yelping or whining for more than 5 minutes in any 1-hour period. Excessive barking is barking that is persistent and occurs for an extended period-of-time or on a repeated basis. When determining if barking is a violation, consideration will be given to the time of day, duration and frequency of barking. No animal shall be allowed to annoy residents unreasonably, to endanger the life or health of other animals or persons, or to substantially interfere with the quiet enjoyment of others. Pet owners shall be deemed in violation if their pets: Consistently or constantly make excessive noise; Cause damage to or destruction of another’s property; Cause unsanitary, dangerous or offensive conditions, including the fouling of the air by offensive odor emanating from excessive excrement; or Create a pest, parasite or scavenger control problem which is not effectively treated. Most HOA’s will require a formal complaint in order to taken action regarding issues such as nuisance barking. Checking your association’s rules and regulations around is the first step to take. It is also to important to understand that the subjectivity of the terms “nuisance” and “excessive” can put the association in a difficult position. Homeowners need to be aware that most cities have pet ordinances and that avenue is also a means for remedy of persistent or subjective pet issues.
How Associations Work – Sharper Management’s Role – A Closer Look
We often are asked about services homeowners perceive to be the responsibility of the management company. In actuality, contracts vary from one HOA to another depending upon the HOA’s budgets and needs. The duties of the management company will be outlined in the Management Agreement and often involve both administrative and site management services, but not always. Depending on the needs of the association, you may have a financial only contract with your management company, or a contract by which outside contractors manage the association’s grounds. Financial-only With a financial-only arrangement Management of the reserve fund (savings account) Accounts payable Budget prep Tax prep Dues and collections management Resale disclosures Full-service With a full-service arrangement some of the typical items the management company is responsible for include are; Property inspections (frequency determine by contract) Contractor bidding and supervision Policy/rule enforcement Correspondence Dedicated community manager (onsite or offsite as per individual HOA needs and contract) Meetings Handyman services 24/7 emergency services Full-compliment of financial services (as noted above in financial-only list) Each HOA determines the level of service they would like to receive and contracts with the management company and the associated fees for services are dictated by the contract.