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Establishing rules and boundaries to keep order within you community is key to ensuring residents are respectful of the common areas. Whether you live in a pet-friendly community or where no pets are allowed it is important to include the rules in the community’s governing documents that specify limits on the type and number of pets allowed. Here are some ways your community association board and Property Management Company can help resolve any pet-related issues.

Effective HOA board meetings are an important part of running a successful community association. There are a number of intricacies to running these meetings and whether you're a new or seasoned board member it's important to keep them in mind along with best practices.

From rule creation to rule enforcement, the key to effective and reasonable rules is communication every step of the way. When owners understand why the corporation has certain rules and what the benefits of them are, it leads to happier residents.

These days, you can do almost anything online—buy groceries, look for a job or even find love. But what about voting on issues that affect your community?

For most people, looking neat, attractive and well groomed ranks high on their list of priorities. They have the same expectations for where they live – in fact, according to a recent industry survey, over 70% of homebuyers consider curb appeal an important factor when choosing a community.

Floods are one of the most common types of natural disasters. They can also be the most detrimental for high-rise buildings. The nature of these buildings makes them particularly vulnerable to flooding caused by severe storms.

For homeowners' associations, obtaining adequate HOA insurance coverage at affordable rates has become a significant challenge in recent years. Associations that were once able to secure coverage easily at affordable rates are now grappling with severe price hikes, making it difficult to choose a level of coverage.

Learn how to amend your homeowners association governing documents, including the practical logistics required to do so.

One of the most important responsibilities of your condominium corporation's board of directors faces is effectively planning for major common-area repairs and replacements. Whether a costly expenditure is needed in a few years or not for 20, it’s the board’s fiduciary duty to make sure your condominium corporation has adequate funds when the time comes. That’s where reserve funds come into play.

Elections are a big part of what makes our community associations work. Learn the important details concerning elections, and the intricacies of the process.

You may be unaware that you are opening up all of your emails to scrutiny. When using a personal or work email address to conduct association business, there is a potential liability involved.

HOA rules vary, but there are unenforceable HOA rules you should know. Read this article to learn more about HOA rules.

Elected board members will have a variety of skillsets and experience as volunteers. A partnership with a strong management company will provide the guidance and knowledge that will support the board as they fulfill their duties.