HOA & Community
Boards, reserves, meetings, and living in an HOA.
HOA Treasurer Handoff: 4 Steps to Transfer Duties Smoothly
A clean treasurer handoff protects your association's financial continuity—here's the 4-step checklist volunteers actually use.
How an HOA Board Should Handle a Conflict of Interest
A board member with a financial stake in a vendor contract must disclose it in writing and step out of the vote, per most state nonprofit statutes.
How to Build a Board Meeting Agenda (4 Steps That Work)
A clear agenda keeps HOA board meetings focused—most effective agendas include old business, new business, financials, and a fixed adjournment time.
HOA Welcome Packet Template — Four Sections Every New Owner Needs
A well-structured HOA welcome packet cuts early rule violations by 60% and saves board members an average of 5 hours per new owner in follow-up questions.
HOA Water Damage — Who Pays for Condo vs. Unit Repairs?
In most condos, the HOA master policy covers common-area leaks, while the owner's HO-6 covers fixtures and finishes inside the unit — but every CC&R is different.
HOA Front Yard Vegetable Garden Rules — What's Legal in 2025?
14 states now prohibit HOAs from banning front-yard vegetable gardens outright, but boards can still regulate appearance and maintenance standards.
HOA Tree Removal Approval Process — 6 Steps That Work
Tree removal requests top the list of HOA disputes, but a documented arborist report and replacement plan triple your approval odds.
HOA Transparency Requirements 2026 — What Owners Can Request
Over 30 states now mandate specific HOA document disclosure timelines — from meeting minutes within 10 days to annual reserve study access.
HOA Transition From Developer Checklist — 6 Critical Steps
The median HOA transition fails to transfer 40% of required documents—here's the six-part checklist that protects homeowners from developer handover gaps.
HOA Special Assessment Approval Process — What Boards Must Do
Most CC&Rs require owner approval for special assessments above a threshold — skipping notice or vote steps can void the assessment entirely.
HOA Solar Panel Restrictions by State — What Owners Can Install
At least 29 states now limit HOA power to block solar panel installations — but every installation still requires proper documentation and architectural approval.
HOA Slip and Fall Liability — How to Reduce Risk in Common Areas
Slip-and-fall claims account for roughly 1 million emergency room visits annually in the U.S., and HOA common areas are frequent targets.
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