Protecting Your HOA from Fraud and Embezzlement
Unfortunately, fraud happens in homeowners associations. No strategy will guarantee that your HOA won’t be a victim of theft or embezzlement, but your board can take reasonable steps to reduce […]
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Green Amenities for HOA Property
There are nearly 100,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in California – 40 percent of the national PEV market. Your homeowners association may have already received requests for charging stations on […]
Effective Communication Is Necessary When Managing an Emergency
Communication Is the Key to Disaster Management Management of any disaster or emergency event is a complicated and multi-faceted task. One of the most important, and oftentimes overlooked, parts of […]
How to Evaluate Your HOA Manager
How do you know if your HOA manager is doing a good job? Identify problems, and learn how to get better service for your condominium or association.
We Won the Case: Now What?
From time to time, a community association is forced to sue a member who has violated the governing documents. Many times, these lawsuits are “settled” without trial. Sometimes however, a […]
When Disaster Strikes: Emergency Planning for Community Associations
Start Planning for a Disaster Now Consider this scenario: You are a board member for an HOA that represents over 300 residents in a condominium complex of 20 buildings. In the […]
The 3 Methods of HOA Accounting and Financial Statements
We recommend that HOAs use the Accrual Basis of Accounting for financial statements. Learn the differences between accrual, modified accrual, and cash basis accounting, and how they affect your financials.
Please Park Responsibly: The Ins and Outs of Parking Rules
Although CA State regulates private property towing, it gives each city the freedom to write more restrictive municipal codes. Some cities require the properties to pay for permits to allow […]
Problem Solving
Whether you are an owner, a board member, or a manager, here are some thoughts and philosophy about problem solving: Do not put the blinders on and ignore the good […]
Drafting the Construction Contract for Your HOA
What Is a Construction Contract? When your property manager reports to a board that one portion or a significant element of the common area is in need of repair, the […]
