HOA Compliance Guides
Practical guides for volunteer board members on reserve funds, reporting, fund accounting, meetings, and governance. Written for treasurers, presidents, and secretaries rather than property managers.
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HOA Rules Explained: What Are They Called and How Are They
HOA rules are formally called Rules and Regulations. They sit below CC&Rs and bylaws in authority, can be changed by board vote, and bind renters as well as
How to Self-Manage an HOA: What Volunteer Boards Need to
HOA self management explained: what it means, costs saved vs. challenges, which tasks boards handle themselves, when to hire a manager, and software that makes
HOA Secretary Duties and Responsibilities Explained
HOA secretary duties: meeting minutes requirements, record retention rules, notice obligations, and document access rights that every board secretary must know.
HOA Statement: What It Is and What Every Homeowner Should
HOA statement explained: financial statements vs. homeowner account statements, estoppel letters for real estate closings, state requirements, and what to do
HOA Special Assessment Notice Requirements by State
State-by-state HOA special assessment notice requirements: 30-day notice rules, homeowner vote thresholds, California Prop 218, Florida SB 2-D, and approval
HOA Special Assessment Notice: Requirements and Sample
What your HOA notice for a special assessment must include, state-specific timing rules, payment plan policies, and homeowner objection rights. 160 chars max.
HOA Treasurer Duties: Everything a Volunteer Treasurer Needs
HOA treasurer duties explained: monthly bank reconciliation, reserve fund oversight, annual budget prep, and the personal liability every treasurer carries.
HOA Treasurer Job Description: What the Role Requires
HOA treasurer job description: required skills, time commitment, software needs, fiduciary duty specifics, and how to properly transition the role to a new
HOA Violation Notice: How to Write and Deliver Proper
A valid HOA violation notice must specify the violation, cite the rule, set a cure deadline, state the fine, and explain hearing rights. Learn what to include
HOA Website: What Every Community Website Needs
What to put on an HOA website, whether it is legally required, homeowner portal vs. public site, and what never to publish online.
How Much Are HOA Fees? A State-by-State Breakdown
HOA fee ranges by state and community type. Learn what factors drive fees from $100 to $2,000/month and how to evaluate whether your community''s fees are
HOA Violation Letter Template: Ready-to-Use Enforcement
Learn what every HOA violation letter must contain, how to cite the right provision, set cure deadlines, document service, and escalate for repeat violations.
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