Serious complaints about tHOA or Condo Boards have a difficult time getting traction with the authorities.

What are your rights as an owner-member in an association? - To be treated fairly and with respect? - To be governed by competent board...

Here are four red flags that may cause you to believe you have a legitimate claim that points to Fraud or Theft in your community:...

There may come a time when you witness a resident being rude, loud, and abusive. Actually, it occurs quite often at board meetings. It...

New board members need a little orientation so that their experience is positive. I’ll give a few tips that will help both sides –...

Management Companies get a bad rap at times from frustrated homeowners. Yes, there could be legitimate complaints but these TOP 3 items...

Managers play a very important role as the front line alarm system for potential liability risks. A good manager should be able to...

Every year hundreds of associations fret over the details of their elections. The truth is, they should. There are many details to the...

Are you and other residents ready to "recall" the current board? This process is not as easy as you'd think. Yes, it can be done; and it...

Homeowners like to know they have RIGHTS in their community…. but are you aware of the owners’ RESPONSIBILITIES? Yes, each owner has a...

Are you getting ready for your association's budget season? Are you skeptical of past practices and willing to be involved in this year's...

Committees... Do you have them? Are they good for your community? In recent years, I have learned to direct Boards better in using their...

What are your rights an owner-member in an association? If you live in a community with rules and regulations, you have a certain number...

How to remove a problematic Board member. This is the most common request I receive. Usually the complaint stems from a director that is...

If there is one character, I receive the most calls on, it’s this one. The calls come in quite often about the crazy board president that...

Transparency and immediate disclosure of information is one of the best ways to avoid doubts about transactions in associations....

What are homeowners entitled to expect from their association? Just as there are guidelines, laws, and procedures for Board Members,...

By Beth Ross HOA Board’s Fiduciary Duties Under Corporate Law The fiduciary duties of HOA Board members mainly arise from state corporate...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against...

FEDERAL LAWS APPLY TO HOA'S AND CONDOMINIUMS (COMMON INTEREST COMMUNTIES) Homeowners associations generally fall under state laws. ...