How homeowners can keep oversight on associations
Dr. HOA, I live in a homeowners association consisting of several hundred single-family homes. I am concerned because our dues...
Read moreBoard of directors must be professional, appropriate
Dr. HOA, I recently began attending my association’s board meetings after learning of a proposed special assessment and rumors that...
Read moreEarthquake insurance not always a solid buy for HOAs
Dr. HOA, I live in a townhome with a homeowners association. I recently purchased earthquake insurance for my home, but...
Read moreCan a builder hold majority on a homeowners association?
Dr. HOA, We recently moved into a new community, and I would like to join the board of directors. The...
Read moreWhen it’s time to start wondering about your home
Dr. HOA, I recently moved into a new condominium community. A few days ago, I received a letter in the...
Read moreIncompetent managers and due hikes without a vote
Dr. HOA, I began attending my association’s board meetings earlier this year after learning that our dues were going up...
Read moreNo pools or parks, so why do I really need an HOA?
Dr. HOA, I live in a homeowners association, but we don’t have a clubhouse, pool or park like other homeowners...
Read moreMy homeowners association can’t do that, can it?
Dr. HOA, I received a correspondence from my mortgage company that my homeowners association filed a lien on my property...
Read moreThe importance of knowing your HOA
Dr. HOA, I recently moved into a new townhome community, which has a homeowners association. When I closed escrow, I...
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