Practical guidance for HOA and COA board members in Washington and California.
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 reserve…
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 matter…
California HOA boards have broad authority to enforce CC&Rs and community rules. The Davis-Stirling Act requires a specific procedural process before any fine is valid. Here's how to…
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…
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…
A special assessment is the most disruptive financial event an HOA board can trigger, and one of the most avoidable. Here's when special assessments are legally permissible under…
Most HOA budgets fail before the fiscal year ends, not because boards don't care, but because they're built on guesswork instead of a system. Here's the step-by-step process…
California's SB 326 required condominium associations to complete their first balcony and elevated structure inspection by January 1, 2025. Many boards missed it. Here's exactly what the law…
Washington HOAs governed by RCW 64.38 must comply with WUCIOA by January 1, 2028. Here's what changes, what's already required, and how to prepare.
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