Category: Homeowner Advice
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SELF DRIVING CARS AT THE HOA FRONT GATE
The number of self-driving cars is steadily increasing and will likely start impacting gated communities. From Waymo, Robotaxi, Tesla, and more, here’s what everyone is saying.
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HOW DO WE STOP RENTALS IN OUR HOA COMMUNITY?
How can we restrict investors from buying and renting condo units? Can we require owners to occupy their unit and not rent it?
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HOA BOARD MEMBER SOBRIETY/DRUG TEST
Can board members be asked to take sobriety/drug test? This is when life gets real.
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UNDERFUNDED RESERVES & EMERGENCY ASSESSMENTS
My husband and I are both in our 70s. Our HOA is trying to pass a $2100/year increase in dues per unit, but we’re on a fixed income. . . . READ MORE
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION – HOA Website Communication
Our board is using the HOA’s website to promote a special assessment. However, they blocked the response/comment box so we couldn’t voice a response. Can they do that? . . . READ MORE
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PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS – Paying Taxes on Common Areas
From time-to-time, I run into a planned development paying property taxes on its common area property. This article will explain whether they should or should not be doing so. . . . READ MORE
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INSPECTION OF HOA RECORDS – Requesting Digital Documents
The world has gone digital. If I’d like to inspect the HOA records, can I request that they be sent to me digitally? . . . READ MORE
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EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS – What Is Allowed?
Our board met with legal counsel in executive session to discuss proposed changes to our bylaws. Can they do that in private? . . . READ MORE
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PAYING PROPERTY TAXES ON COMMON AREAS
From time-to-time, I run into a planned development paying property taxes on its common area property. Should they or should they not be paying it? . . . READ MORE
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DEATH OF AN HOA UNIT OWNER BUT NO PROBATE
An owner died six years ago and the property was presumably inherited by his son. He has not changed the title or . . . READ MORE
