HOA
Suggestions for Enforcing HOA Rules
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer way easier. Dani writes: We have some homeowners that are out of compliance with our CC&Rs. What’s the best…
What Your HOA Can and Cannot Regulate
Following is a transcript of this podcast episode, with audio/video below. Welcome to the Two Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I am your host Cyndi Meuchel with MoneyMinder where we’re hoping to make your life as a volunteer easier. Justin asks: What kinds of things can our HOA regulate? To figure out what kinds of things…
Building Trust in the HOA Board
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are there to maintain common areas, landscaping, and property improvements, making sure the community is a well-kept, nice place to live. HOAs also use community funds and prohibit or allow certain activities to enforce previously established guidelines. This is where some HOAs get a bad rap. Even if it’s what they signed…
Considerations for Starting a Community Garden for Your HOA
When it comes to growing your own food, there are a great many benefits. Not only do fresh air and digging in the dirt provide some good old-fashioned outdoor therapy, having fresh fruits and vegetables on hand promotes health and wellness. But gardening as a community takes these benefits to the next level. It allows…
How to Settle HOA Disagreements
When you purchase a property that is managed by a Homeowners Association (HOA) or Property Owners Association (POA), you should make sure you understand the rules. Go through the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Whew, that’s a lot of acronyms! Maybe the CC&Rs don’t seem like a big deal at the time you purchase your…
7 Ways to Handle HOA Accounts Receivable
Why did you join your HOA Board? Maybe you wanted your voice to be heard on the approved paint color schemes. Or you felt you could lend your handyman/handywoman experience to the new mailbox project. The fact is, most people join their HOA Board to help foster the betterment of their community, not to enforce…
HOA Tax Return Guide
Have you been charged with filing taxes for your Homeowners Association? In general, HOAs don’t pay taxes because they don’t have a profit. In other words, the income that comes in (membership dues, fees, assessments) is used on the usual maintenance stuff and it’s all a wash. However, HOAs must still file a federal tax…
The Fine Line of Enforcing HOA Rules
Rules were made to be broken, right? Well, not entirely. Especially when your job is to keep homeowners happy. When rules aren’t followed, affected homeowners get cranky. And just who do they get cranky with? The HOA, of course. If you’re on your community’s Homeowners Association, enforcing HOA rules might be black and white, or…
Wrapping Up the End of Your Financial Year [Homeowners Associations]
The end of the year is approaching, which not only means wrapping presents but wrapping up your year. For some, a new year also marks a new financial year for your Homeowner’s Association. So if you’re a part of your neighborhood HOA, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Don’t worry though, we will help you figure out what…
HOA Transitions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
HOA transitions are sometimes scary because change is hard! Switching up the HOA board might make you nervous regardless if you are an incoming or outgoing board member. We have a few tips to help you navigate this time as smoothly as possible. Bootcamp Pick a time where all of the new and past board…
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