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Everything You Need to Know About Unenforceable HOA Rules
HOA rules vary, but there are unenforceable HOA rules you should know. Read this article to learn more about HOA rules. -
6 Ways to Manage Board Stress
Feeling stressed? Use these tips to avoid board burnout. -
Everything You Need to Know About Unenforceable HOA Rules
HOA rules vary, but there are unenforceable HOA rules you should know. Read this article to learn more about HOA rules. -
What is a Resale Certificate: What home buyers need to know
We all know that there's a lot of paperwork in the home buying process. If the home you want to buy is in a managed community of any kind, a resale package, including your resale certificate and governing documents, is part of that paperwork. Resale certificates and packages offer transparency about the community and whether or not the sellers are current in their financial obligations to the association. -
Creating and Enforcing Sample HOA Pet Rules That Work
With several Arizona cities ranking high in WalletHub’s 2016 listing of most pet-friendly cities, it’s likely that your community allows residents to have pets. Still, your homeowners association (HOA) needs to have a clear policy to prevent residents’ furry family members from becoming a community problem. After all, it isn’t really Rover’s fault if issues arise. It’s up to his owners to clean up after him, to ensure that he remains well behaved and to follow the HOA rules. -
Making Your HOA Community More Pet Friendly
Amenities play a large role in differentiating your community, enhancing its brand, and drawing in potential buyers. Pet amenities have risen in popularity and range from simple touches such as having dog-friendly treats like biscuits and bowls of water available in the main office, to providing on-site pet services such as grooming. Here are five suggestions for making your community more pet friendly. -
How to Set a Condo Pet Policy For Your Community
Your community’s governing documents will dictate whether or not pets are allowed in your community, and will also specify limits on the type and number allowed. If you live in a pet-friendly community, it’s important that you establish rules and boundaries to keep order within your community. Many of the issues and problems that arise in pet-friendly communities have very little to do with the pets – after all, they cannot clean up after themselves – and much more to do with their owners. Your neighbor’s dog could be your best friend too, as long as your neighbor makes sure his pet is on its best behavior. -
4 tips for establishing HOA pet rules and HOA pet policy examples
If you live in a pet-friendly community, it’s essential that your association board set boundaries to keep order within your community. Many of the issues that become problems in pet-friendly communities have very little to do with the pets – after all, they can’t clean up after themselves. -
How to Improve Communication in Your Association
As a homeowner, you can do your part to make communication in your community association better. Find out how. -
Five FAQS about master homeowner associations
A master association is an entity that governs a community comprised of multiple sub-associations, such as condominiums, townhomes, or gated communities. -
Condo Capital Improvements: Lending Solutions for Condominium and Co-op Boards
FirstService Residential and FirstService Financial work in tandem to help our clients successfully finance capital improvement projects and save money without compromising quality of service. -
Property Management Education: A Blueprint for Success
Effective property management education is essential for successful HOAs. Read our article to become a great community leader. -
Setting Pet Policies for Your Community: What You Need to Know
Learn how to approach pet policies to ensure that they are respectful, safe and compliant with the law. -
8-Step, No-Regrets Guide to Better Bidding
Transitioning to new management? See these 8 steps to ensure a seamless switch and take the stress out of change. -
Lifestyle at Home: Keeping Young Ones Engaged
Not only will they learn something new every day, but it'll also keep their minds bright and busy. -
Protecting Your Community Association from Fraud & Embezzlement
It’s only natural for someone living in a condominium or homeowner association to assume you can trust your property management company to safeguard your financial wellbeing. And at FirstService Residential, we take that trust to heart. -
Setting sensible pet policies for your HOA: What you need to know
Pets are often a welcome addition to any HOA, however they can also lead to disagreements. So, how do you maintain harmony between all of your human and pet residents? Sensible pet policies! -
Five Landscaping Maintenance Tips to Help Communities Rake In Curb Appeal and Value
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. -
How do you pay HOA fees: FAQs for making HOA online payments
Not too long ago, one of the main ways residents in homeowner associations (HOAs) could pay their association fees was with a check, money order, or cash. Fast forward a decade or two later, and paying with a check is inconvenient for many residents who no longer use checkbooks or carry cash—leaving many homeowners wondering how to make an HOA payment online. Luckily, we know how. -
HOA Meetings: Types, Guidelines and How to Prepare
HOA meetings can dictate the efficiency of your community management. Read this article to learn more. -
Everything You Need to Know About Unenforceable HOA Rules
HOA rules vary, but there are unenforceable HOA rules you should know. Read this article to learn more about HOA rules. -
Understanding NYC Local Law 31: Lead Paint Inspections for Multifamily Buildings
New York City recently passed a series of new lead paint inspection laws that dictate how multifamily rental property owners must perform testing and maintenance moving forward. -
Tips For Generating Community Engagement In Your Condominium
What makes a community a great place to live? A lot goes into it, but it’s no secret that often depends on community engagement. -
How to ensure stress-free cooperative or condo board voting procedures
Each year, cooperative shareholders and condominium owners meet to elect a board of directors or a board of managers that will be responsible for all aspects of the building for the following year. That election takes place at the community’s annual meeting. Board elections are a key part of your association’s stability and future growth. Follow these steps to make sure your election is fair, inclusive, and consistent with your governing documents.