I wrote this book to serve as a "primer" on the basics of what you can do to: - Make your personal time on the board more satisfying - Produce value for the homeowners in your HOA - Encourage other homeowners to volunteer to make their HOA a better place to live. This is a "foundation" book. I want you, as a volunteer board member, to have a foundation of knowledge in what a homeowners association is and how it should work. I have seen too many homeowners associations in which new board members have no basic knowledge in association best practices and they get caught up in the emotions of making decisions for their neighbors. Their volunteer time turns in to a frustrating experience and the existing problems persist with the association. With a good foundation, I believe you will be able to learn more about community associations and the common issues that confront them. With this book, you will have an outline that will help you organize your thoughts, build on a solid framework and make your volunteer time valuable to you and to your neighbors.
This book is an invaluable resource for the Board of Directors and leaders of Homeowners Associations. It provides a basic comprehensive and practical guidance for officers, directors, members, and managers of community associations. In this book, Jason has expertly compiled basic information to help individuals effectively manage, operate, and participate in their owners' association. If you're looking to enhance your experience on the board, create value for homeowners in your HOA, and inspire others to get involved in improving their community, this book is a must-read. This book is designed to be easily understood for anyone who has little understanding of how operations of an HOA should be. It aims to equip readers with the necessary skills to effectively comprehend and handle a community association. It provides guidance on the different roles within an HOA, as well as instruction on governance, oversight, and planning. By the time you finish reading this book, you will have the ability to know your role and confidently address any issues with your HOA.
A comprehensive handbook for community living, with information on rights, responsibilities, resolving disputes, and more. How to Succeed with Your Homeowner’s Association is the all-inclusive handbook to help new homeowners transition into peaceful community living. This comprehensive guide explains the ins and outs of an HOA, from the structure and responsibilities to resolving disputes. Author and veteran HOA recording secretary Linda Perret doesn’t take sides—the association against the homeowner or vice versa—but rather explains how both sides are really working toward the same ultimate goal: a beautiful and enjoyable neighborhood. This book answers frequently asked questions like: What is an HOA? What are the responsibilities of the homeowner? Who is the board and what do they do? What can I expect from management? How can I handle disputes with the board, management, and neighbors? Perret draws over twenty years of experience working for and with various property management companies and HOA members in this complete guidebook for new homeowners and HOA members alike.
A Framework for HOA Management is a comprehensive look at the many issues which face current and prospective board members of a typical homeowner association. On completion, the reader will have the necessary tools and understanding to manage their HOA and the ability to confront even the most unexpected situations effectively.--
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
This HOA book provides an understanding of the hierarchy of state laws, their relationship to the Homeowner Associations' CC&R's, and how those relationships affect a board members ability to serve and make educated decisions. It is a study guide for learning how an HOA operates and how directors of the HOA should be conducting the business.
Everyone wants to get as many amenities as possible when buying a home, but is buying a property that requires you to join a homeowner association the best option? In some states, close to 20 percent of homes belong to homeowner associations. They enforce neighborhood standards and assume responsibilities that local government is unwilling or unable to handle. Youll learn exactly how they operate and evaluate their pros and cons in this informational guidebook written by C.J. Klug, who has been involved with homeowner associations for more than twenty-five years. Klug examines a wide range of HOA-related topics, including why HOAs were created and different HOA types; what factors to consider when deciding whether to join an HOA; what HOAs do and how they function; answers to commonly asked questions; operating guidelines for HOAs. Dont be among the buyers who fail to realize that joining a homeowner association locks you into a contractual relationship. Whether you are an investor or someone who is ready to live in a new home yourself, its imperative to understand Homeowner Associations.
I wrote this book because I wanted you, as a homeowner, to realize the positive benefits of living in a well-run homeowners association. Living in a homeowners association is a wonderful example of local government in action. This book will provide you with some basic understanding and definitions of the role of a homeowners association and how you, as a homeowner, can make a difference. It is purposely designed to be a quick read. When you complete it, you will have an understanding of how to get involved and work with your neighbors to support an improved quality of community life and how to provide support for the financial investment in your home.
A study of political and social issues posed by the rise of CIDs (common interest housing developments) in the US. The work explores the consequences of CIDs on government and argues that private, residential government has serious implications for civil liberties.
After reading Hirzel's Handbook, you will understand the basics in HOA financial operations, how to hold various types of HOA meetings, how to handle architectural control requests, and what types of insurance your HOA needs. Hirzel's Handbook covers common issues that you need to know for transitioning from developer control of your condominium or homeowners associations to operating a seasoned owner controlled community association. Hirzel's Handbook is great for providing insight to HOA board members, property managers, or anyone interested in buying a condo so they understand what they are getting into! HOA BYLAW ENFORCEMENT: Hirzel's Handbook will walk you through the most common types of HOA bylaw violations encountered by condominium and homeowners associations. The book will provide tips on how to deal with commercial use restrictions, nuisances, parking issues, pets, short-term rentals, signs, flags, holiday decorations, unauthorized changes to the common elements, and more. You will also learn the various types of remedies that are available to handle different types of violations as well. HOA COLLECTIONS: After reading Hirzel's Handbook, you will understand best practices for collecting delinquent Condo and HOA assessments. Learn the importance of developing a collection policy for your condominium or HOA, judicial foreclosure, and how to handle a co-owner in bankruptcy. HOA DOCUMENT AMENDMENTS: Having updated HOA documents may help your community association avoid costly lawsuits, increase property values, make your homeowners association easier to run, and promote harmony within your community! Hirzel's Handbook will walk you through some of the most common reasons why condominium and homeowners associations update important HOA documents! The books also details the proper process for amending condominium and HOA governing documents. ABOUT HOA ATTORNEY - KEVIN HIRZEL: Kevin Hirzel is a nationally recognized HOA Attorney and the Managing Member of Hirzel Law, PLC. Hirzel Law has offices in Chicago, Farmington, Grand Rapids, Sterling Heights, and Traverse City and services clients throughout the State of Michigan and Illinois. Mr. Hirzel is a fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers ("CCAL"), a prestigious designation given to less than 175 attorneys in the country by the Community Associations Institute. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and as a "Go-To-Lawyer" in condominium and real estate law by Michigan Lawyer's Weekly. Mr. Hirzel is the Co-Chairman of the State Bar of Michigan's Real Property Law Section Committee for Condominiums, PUDs & Cooperatives. He has been featured in various media outlets throughout the country, such as CBS, CNBC, Crain's Detroit Business, Dan Abrams Live, the Detroit News, Dr. Drew Midday Live, the Law & Crime Network, Fox Business News, Fox News, Newsmax, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and WWJ Newsradio.
