Vendor & Contracts
How to Change HOA Management Companies: A Board’s Practical Guide
Step-by-step practical guide for HOA boards switching management companies: timeline, vendor selection, transition checklist, and pitfalls to avoid.
WA Laws
SB 5686 Washington HOA & Condo Foreclosure Mediation: A 2026 Board Compliance Guide
SB 5686 adds a mediation step before WA HOA foreclosure in 2026. A practitioner guide to notice, timeline, and board compliance under RCW 64.90.
CA Laws
California AB-130 HOA Fines: A 2026 Board Compliance Guide
AB-130 changes how California HOA boards assess and enforce fines in 2026. A practitioner guide to notice, hearing, and documentation rules.
Homeowner Resources
What HOA Fees Actually Cover — And What to Do When Homeowners Don’t Understand Them
Most homeowner frustration with HOA fees comes from one thing: not understanding what they're paying for. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what HOA fees actually cover, why they…
Financial Management
HOA Reserve Fund 101: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
The reserve fund is the single most important financial asset your HOA manages — and the one most commonly underfunded. Here's what a reserve fund is, how a…
Vendor & Contracts
How to Vet an HOA Management Company: 12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Most HOA boards evaluate management companies the wrong way — comparing monthly fees instead of total cost, taking references at face value, and skipping the contract terms that…
CA Laws
How to Enforce HOA Rules Under the Davis-Stirling Act Without Getting Sued
California HOA boards have broad authority to enforce CC&Rs and community rules — but the Davis-Stirling Act requires a specific procedural process before any fine is valid. Here's…
Board Basics
How to Run an HOA Board Meeting That Doesn’t Waste Everyone’s Time
Most HOA board meetings run too long, accomplish too little, and frustrate everyone in the room. Here's the practical framework for running a meeting that's legally compliant under…
Board Basics
HOA Board Roles Explained: What Each Officer Is Actually Responsible For
Most HOA board members step into their roles without a clear picture of what the job actually entails. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what each officer is responsible…