Why Must the HOA Approve My??? Some in the membership may believe the HOA is similar to Big Brother when they wish to alter the exterior of their home or do anything that requires approval of the Board of Directors or Architectural Review Committee. The architectural review program is actually a benefit to everyone—not a…
HOA message boards 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…
5 Items that should not be included in HOA meeting minutes HOA boards commonly ask what should be placed into meeting minutes. The answer to this is simply note actions taken and just the facts. The following are five items that are better left out of HOA meeting minutes. 1. Personal observations 2. Opinions 3.…
Nationally, HOA Members Are Generally Satisfied with Their HOA The Foundation for Community Association Research, an affiliate of Community Associations Institute (CAI), sponsored a national public opinion survey of HOA members to gauge their views towards their HOA. The Findings A representative sample of the 62 million Americans who live within homeowner associations and condominium…