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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Understanding Variable HOA Assessments
(and why HOA assessments don’t vary by the same percentage across units) By: Helsing Admin When an association is said to have “variable” HOA assessments