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Over-Watering HOA Common Areas
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Over-Watering HOA Common Areas

Water rates between 2010 and 2015 increased by 41% according to circleofblue.org. Reasons for this increase vary from the replacement costs of the aging water infrastructure to that raising water rates is less controversial than raising property taxes. Another reason for increases is reportedly the reduction in water consumption by the government-mandated water reduction regulations....
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4 HOA Reserve Fundamentals
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4 HOA Reserve Fundamentals

Reserves for homeowner associations are funds set aside for future capital improvements or repairs. The purpose of reserve funding is to ensure that the future expenses are paid by those who enjoyed the benefit of the capital item. A reserve study is a formal review of the capital items and related infrastructure of the HOA....
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The Composition of an HOA Irrigation System
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The Composition of an HOA Irrigation System

There is no typical homeowner association irrigation system. Some homeowner associations will have systems at their front entrance. Others will have irrigation systems at their clubhouse and other common areas. Some homeowner associations even have their entire property covered by an irrigation system. Compounding this, there are different system configurations with different types of sprinkler...
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Guard the HOA Loss Run
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Guard the HOA Loss Run

A loss run report may be one of the least known components of an HOA's insurance policy. However, this report can be the costliest of almost all other factors affecting the expenses of an HOA. Being that a loss run report can cost your HOA many thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars if...
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HOA Message Board Pros & Cons
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HOA Message Board Pros & Cons

The topic of HOA message boards comes up from time to time. Usually this arises at a board meeting or during the HOA's annual membership meeting. What precipitates this topic is the concern about communication within the HOA.   A message board (also known as a discussion group, discussion forum, discussion board, and online forum)...
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HOA Bank Loans
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HOA Bank Loans

Bank loans may be a consideration when HOAs look to secure funding for a capital improvement or an emergency repair. While many times loans are viewed in a negative light as taking on debt, loans can grant breathing room to an HOA with budgetary constraints. Sound reason and judgment should be exercised in taking on...
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HOA Pond Maintenance
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HOA Pond Maintenance

We have HOA clients with ponds that were in place before the HOA was formed and ponds that were created by the developer for fishing, irrigation, wildlife, and water runoff. What all ponds have in common is they almost all require regular maintenance, even if the pond is doing no more than enhancing the appearance...
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5 Roof Preventive Maintenance Tips for the HOA
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5 Roof Preventive Maintenance Tips for the HOA

The roof expense being a major budget item for many HOAs, preventive maintenance can help reduce these HOA expenses. The following five roof preventive maintenance tips and practices can be beneficial to your HOA:   1-Properly functioning eave vents and ridge vents can help extend the life of a roof by reducing the buildup of...
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HOA Membership Newsletter Article Database
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HOA Membership Newsletter Article Database

We have compiled a database of general HOA topic articles that can be used in membership newsletters. These articles are not copyrighted and are free to our clients. All articles are in MS Word and are downloadable.   We do ask that people utilizing the new database contribute general topic articles from their HOA’s newsletter...
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The HOA’s Insurance Agent
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The HOA’s Insurance Agent

11 Points Regarding The HOA's Insurance Agent Insurance agents, like doctors, have a broad range of specialties and areas of expertise. Fortunately, community association insurance is one of them. HOAs have unique needs and exposures. The insurance agent serves the HOA by:   Reviewing the HOA’s documents, recommending the legal minimum insurance requirement, and recommending...
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