There are many reasons that a self-managed community might want to hire a management company. Do any of these sound familiar? The Board is Tired Since board members usually live on the property, they are often stopped while coming and going with homeowner questions they cannot avoid. With no buffer, the self-managed HOA board can[…]
Self management can be a costly mistake for homeowner Associations. Volunteers often lack the experience to effectively take on the duties of Association management; collecting dues, paying bills, handling maintenance, record keeping, and rules enforcement. The best way to take pressure off your volunteer Board is to hire a professional to manage the day-to-day affairs[…]
Your HOA is now offering Remote HOA management services for homeowners associations located anywhere in the state of Indiana. This is a great option for those with management needs that aren’t one-size-fits-all, since most communities have vast differences and range in size, budget, and management requests. Through our Remote HOA management services, communities can choose[…]
Homeowners associations vary in size and complexity. The resources available to your HOA and the involvement of the board are key factors when determining whether to hire an outside accountant or management company, or to utilize the board to handle the finances. The controls implemented will vary based on which direction you choose to go.[…]
There are a number of benefits to having a professional HOA management company for your community. However there are also a number of common misconceptions about professional HOA management companies that may make residents skeptical of the benefits of hiring one. Before you decide that an HOA management company is NOT for you, make sure[…]
Homeowner communities must hire vendors to perform services such as snow removal, street repair, mowing, and tree trimming—a task that is often delegated to a homeowners association management company. In an established HOA community, a maintenance fund is set aside to pay for these and other HOA services, but as important as having money for[…]
We are excited to announce some changes within our company that will be happening shortly! November 1st, Your HOA Community Management will be moving to a New Corporate Office location located at 1105 W Main Street, Suite B, Greenfield, IN 46140. What does this mean for you? Part of the decision to move the Corporate[…]
The general hierarchy of authority for governing documents is a loose one because not all documents address all issues involved in operating a community association. For operating a community association, the general hierarchy of authority among governing documents consists of: Recorded map, plat, or plan Declaration, CC&Rs Articles of incorporation Bylaws Board resolutions The bylaws[…]
Many communities are unsure if they need a management company to oversee their association. Here are a few tips to help determine when associations should hire an HOA management company: Some smaller communities can easily manage themselves. Most of the residents in the community will volunteer to keep the neighborhood looking pleasant and plan social[…]
Homeowners receive non-compliance notices from the management company. Homeowners send assessment checks to the management company. Homeowners report common area maintenance problems to the management company. So the management company makes all the important decisions regarding our community, right? WRONG! The management function of a Homeowners Association or Condominium Association is administrative in nature. The[…]