One of our AssociationHelpNow® viewers turned me onto a story that’s gone viral about an HOA that is allegedly requiring residents to have garage sales. I provided links to various articles about the post at the bottom my post. Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Supposedly this started with a Facebook post that …
Viral post: Require owners have garage sale, 10% to HOA Read More »
According to numerous posts, regardless of HOA requirements, homeowners in Colorado can now swap their grass lawns for alternatives like turf that require less water. The post can be found here:https://coyotegulch.blog/2023/05/24/2023-coleg-governor-polis-signs-law-expanding-environmental-options-for-home-landscaping-in-colorado-cbs-denver-7-conservation/ According to: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-178 The bill states that an association’s guidelines or rules must: Not prohibit the use of nonvegetative turf grass in the backyard …
HOAs lose more control over resident landscaping Read More »
A radio personality with over 23 million listeners every week recently responded to a question from the audience about the person’s condo association. His response, I believe, exemplifies the endemic hostility toward Condo and HOA associations. Basically, the listener said his condo fee had gone up $100 per year for the last two years (up …
Dozens of high-rise and multi-story managers and board members sat with community association industry leaders at the Chelsea Five GastroPub at the Tropicana Atlantic City May 4th to discuss issues of importance to their associations. After this, attendees mingled at a cocktail and networking session. If interested in joining one of our future sessions, please …
What high-rise, multi-story managers and boards care about – Atlantic City region Read More »
Managers are subjected to a wide range of people’s antics. According to some mental health organizations (for the United States): 9.7% of adults experience major depressive or bipolar disorder 1.1% of adults have schizophrenia 7.7% of the population has a substance abuse disorder Do the math — if you have 1,000 people in your association, …
Shirtless guy drives around in golf cart with blow up doll in a bikini Read More »
For years boards have dealt with misleading headlines about flags. Maybe headlines stating boards don’t like babies are next. Boards cannot say “No” to unit owner day-care centers. Washington State Senate passed House Bill 1199 that “prohibits homeowner associations…condominium complexes from banning or unreasonably restricting in-home day care operations,” from owners’ units. Direct access The …
Lawns in HOAs have always been a battle ground for boards and managers. There may be a new front line on the horizon — one over the use of chemical lawn treatments and gas-powered mowers. Trend banning chemical and gas-powered mowers Due to environmental concerns and potential impacts on health, there is a growing trend …
Your Current Landscape Maintenance Program Could Be Banned Read More »
In case of a burst pipe or other water-related emergency, knowing where the shut-off valve is can quickly turn off the water supply and prevent further damage. People sometimes waste valuable time looking for individual shutoffs when all they need to know is where the main shut off value is. The location of the water …
Knowing where the water shut-off valve is located is important Read More »
The collapse of Florida’s Champlain Towers South in 2021 has ignited a surge in condominium inspections by government agencies — especially along the east coast. As inspections take place, many are found to be in dire need of repairs to ensure structural safety. Mandatory evacuations are taking place For some condo buildings, mandatory evacuations are …
Physical hugs are a known stress reducer. But, in the professional environment of managers and board members, this could be problematic. It’s easy to feel disconnected when physical contact is limited. This is where virtual hugs come in. Virtual hugs can have an influence on the stress reduction While they may not have the same …