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Why Do I need HOA Insurance to Reserve the Clubhouse?
A reader writes: My Association requires that if we are going to reserve the clubhouse we need to provide a $1 million dollar HOA insurance

HOA Assessment for Damages: Am I Liable?
By: Helsing Admin A homeowner writes: My wife hit the side of our garage framing and caused some damage. Now my association has called me

Why Do I Have to Pay for HOA Records?
A reader writes: I want to see some association financial records because I think there is something funny going on with the landscaping expenses. The

Why Don’t HOA Maintenance Responsibilities Include This?
A reader writes: Every unit in our condominium association has a dryer vent. They all need to be cleaned from the outside, but half of

HOA Rule Against Washing My Car
By: Helsing Admin A reader writes: I would like to know why it is appropriate for homeowners to have plants on their decks and use

Why are HOA Collection Fees So High?
(and, why do they happen so quickly?) By: Helsing Admin Delinquent assessments are a serious problem for any homeowners association. Community Associations are typically not-for-profit

HOA Building Projects: Should We Hire a Construction Manager?
By: Helsing Admin Boards of Directors are often resistant to hiring a Construction Manager on larger HOA building projects. This in large part appears to

What is an HOA Board of Directors?
By: Helsing Admin Every association has one, but what exactly is it that an HOA Board of Directors does (or is supposed to do)? Your

We Need a Homeowners Association Loan…Say it Isn’t So!
Have you ever heard the words “We need a homeowners association loan,” uttered at your Board meeting? If not you are one of the fortunate