How to Protect Confidential HOA Information
What is confidential in the HOA, and how does it impact your role as a board member? Kindly allow us to share a few points in order to support your important work. For HOAs, confidential information will typically include: homeowners’ member account, financial account, and medical information; employees’ financial, personal, and medical information; the HOA’s
Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis: Helpful Resources for Your HOA
During this unprecedented and challenging time, our thoughts are with all board members and homeowners, especially those impacted by this coronavirus throughout our communities. In order to help you navigate the current circumstances, we have put together a resource for board members, homeowners, and their communities during this challenging time. Managing Your Association in a
How to Run Remote HOA Board Meetings
Your board may already be accustomed to electronic meetings, but in case you are unfamiliar or want to learn how to more efficiently run remote board meetings, keep reading for some useful tips! Given the uncertainty surrounding the current pandemic, and as a precautionary measure, many events and meetings have been canceled or postponed to
Making the Most of Social Distancing: Online HOA Training
With Boardline, you never have to worry about leaving home because all of our training can be taken at your own pace, online. Make the most of your social distancing and continue your education! In light of the recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, external board training seminars by third party law firms and others
Frequently Asked Questions About Open and Closed HOA Meetings
A properly noticed meeting – open or closed – enables boards to properly manage the business items your management company or association volunteers are unable to complete without proper consent. Association meetings are often the most visible aspect of administering an HOA. Most meetings are open to all members, but the board can meet without
Long-Range Planning for Your HOA
Now that the wave of excitement that accompanies a new year has subsided and resolutions are in full swing, it’s time to dive further into planning for the future health of your association. Last month, we discussed SMART goals that focused on the 2020 year, but what about beyond this year? Short-term goals offer quicker
Understanding Your HOA Bylaws
When it comes to operating an HOA, there are four main governing documents you need to be familiar with. If you plan to buy a home or condo within a planned community or if you’re considering becoming an HOA board member, knowing the important role of each of these documents and how they work is
Helpful Guidelines for Board Meeting Minutes
We would like to help you create effective meeting minutes that include relevant information and format. Properly written meeting minutes allow members to understand at a high level what occurred at a meeting and what decisions are made. No one’s memory is perfect, and meeting minutes create an overview of a meeting and all the
Learning the Basics of HOA Assessments
Have you ever heard of the saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch?” With all the upkeep and maintenance expenses that come along with living in an HOA community, you may feel frustrated as a homeowner with the additional costs that seem to arise. The advantages of living in a community managed by
Mitigating Risk: How Lawsuits Affect an HOA
Serving as a board member can be a rewarding experience as you work to better your community and uphold its values. There is never a dull moment with association housekeeping! A dull moment, however, may sound more favorable than the legal issues that can sometimes occur. Accompanying the duties of board membership, liability proves a