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Most HOA rules and regulations address members not restraining their dog. And boards use the enforcement provisions in the declarations or state statutes to hold members […]

HOA boards are routinely faced with drainage issues and seek effective solutions. One of the most common and effective solutions is the French drain. A French […]

What to distributed at an annual meeting can vary from HOA to HOA. This is due to prior practices of what was distribute at prior annual […]

1 – Statutory Federal Laws 2 – Statutory State Laws 3 – County Ordinances 4 – Municipality Ordinances 5 – HOA Declaration 6 – HOA Articles […]

This time of year, William Douglas’ Accounting Department is in high gear preparing for our clients’ financial year-end along with getting dues payment coupons out for […]

Winterizing is the process that every HOA member should undertake to make their home ready for winter. Freezing temperatures, ice, snow and wind can cause severe […]

“CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions), also known as the declaration or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions, is a governing document used primarily for planned communities. […]

Each year William Douglas Management’s Accounting Department seeks quotes from outside CPA firms to perform audits and reviews for our client’s financial records. A quote for […]

There has been a great deal of media coverage of the ADA pool accessibility mandates that have affected public pools and hotel swimming pools recently, including […]

It seems like a week does not go by without a negative newspaper article or negative broadcast news story about a homeowner association somewhere. The story […]

It is easy to forget what some in the membership and the general public perceive about homeowner associations. For example, many disputes over architectural changes may […]

It seems like hardly a day passes when there is not a homeowner association in the news for a myriad of reasons. Some good reasons and […]

A HOA’s insurance policy maybe more involved than a normal homeowner policy, but it is fundamentally the same when it involves claims. As with any type […]

The pool management company is responsible for winterizing the homeowner association swimming pool. They will also winterize the pool bathrooms and other associated pool facilities if […]

The importance of adhering to the homeowner association’s governing documents and state statutes regarding notification requirements cannot be stressed enough. Not following the proper procedures and […]

“People’s personalities, like buildings, have various facades, some pleasant to view, some not.” – Francois de la Rochefoucauld   Every association membership is different, but there […]

When disaster strikes a homeowners association such as fire, flood, hail damage etc., and a claim needs to be filed, a public insurance adjuster is the […]

An annual meeting is a meeting of the HOA membership required by state statutes and the association’s governing documents. The annual meeting is held every year […]

Association managers are often asked, “What should we fine for this violation of the rules and regulations?” Or, “what do other HOA boards fine for this […]

Directors and Officers liability insurance (D&O) provides coverage in the event of a lawsuit claiming an association board or individual director’s act or omission. D&O insurance […]

With an aging population and the recent Pool Accessibility Standards, it has become increasingly necessary for homeowner associations and condominium associations to be aware of the […]

Most homeowner associations utilize 1099 contractors instead of hiring full or part-time employees. The primary benefits are the flexibility and cost savings. A 1099 contractor is […]

Exercising proxies is not permitted in Board of Director meetings. Deliberative assemblies such as a Board meeting are not conducive to the use of a proxy; […]

Homeowner association boards of directors establish rules and regulations that the entire membership are asked to observe so that the association can maintain property values and […]