Tips for Welcoming New Residents to Your Community
Building community among residents is always a priority for a happy neighborhood, but it’s hard than ever to do this during the COVID-19 pandemic. One way you can welcome new residents and help them “find there way” with living in an HOA, is to have a Welcome Packet ready when they arrive that contains important […]
The Role of the HOA Management Company
We are often asked about what homeowners perceive to be the responsibility of the home management company. The truth is that contracts vary from one HOA to another, so there is no blanket answer. The duties will be outlined in the Management Agreement and often involve both site and administrative management, but not always. Depening […]
Getting Ready to Sell in an HOA
Looking to sell your home? During our current global pandemic selling a home come with a few additional considerations. Your realtor will be a wonderful source for guidance, but we’ve compiled a short list of things to consider. COVID Considerations By appointment only. Open houses have been a wonderful selling tool for homes for a […]
Summer Storms – Staying Safe
As we enter storm season, we want to give you a few useful tips to keep in mind. General Storm Tips: Avoid wires and water. If your building is struck by lightning, avoid touching water and wires as they can conduct the voltage. Even touching a plugged-in lamp or getting tap water can result […]
Reminders on Storm Restoration Insurance Claims
Now that you’ve checked your governing documents to see what the board is responsible for when a storm hits and leaves damage, what’s the next step? One of the board members should go around the grounds for an initial inspection to see what you might need repairs on, and they should document all of it […]
Pets and Living in an HOA
Sunshine and getting outside for a walk are things we are all doing more of these days and that includes our pets. Just a few friendly reminders to be sure to pick up after your pets during this season. As more people are out walking due to the closure of many local gyms, it’s more […]
Choosing Contractors for Your HOA
If the ground hog was right last month, Spring is just around the corner. With that comes warm-weather maintenance projects. When selecting vendors for your projects, keep some of these tips in mind: Hire Licensed, Bonded and Insured Vendors It should go without saying, but it is important to hire ONLY licensed, bonded and insured […]
Insurance: So Why Does the Association Have to File a Claim?
There are few things trickier and more complicated in the operation of a community association than that of insurance. What types of policies must the association have? What is the scope of coverage? How does the “master policy” work with the individual homeowner’s policy (“HO6”)? There are many components and questions. Perhaps the most seldom […]
October is Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month. The goal is to raise awareness about fire safety and to help ensure preparation should an emergency occur. In a community association, a fire in one unit impacts more than just that unit. Often times there is smoke and/or water damage to adjacent units – especially in an apartment style […]
Selling Your Property in an HOA
Does the recent cut in mortgage rates have you thinking about selling your home? The lower interest rates make it a great time to be seller with potentially more buyers on the market. While spring and summer are known as the peak times in the market, the housing market doesn’t hibernate when autumn hits. In […]