Clear, honest guidance for boards and managers — the finances, governance, and meetings that keep a community running well.
A clear guide to the HOA reserve fund: what it pays for, how a reserve study sets the target, why underfunding leads to special assessments, and how to fund it responsibly.
9 min readHOA budget planningA practical, step-by-step guide to building an HOA or condo annual budget: operating costs, reserve contributions, setting dues, and avoiding the shortfalls that lead to special assessments.
8 min readCollecting HOA dues & handling delinquencyHow to collect HOA and condo dues reliably and handle delinquency fairly: clear policies, consistent late fees, a defined escalation path, and the notices that keep collections professional.
8 min readHOA special assessmentsWhat an HOA special assessment is, why they happen, how boards can levy one properly, and how strong reserves and budgeting reduce the odds of ever needing one.
7 min readA plain-language guide to HOA and condo board responsibilities: fiduciary duty, the roles of officers, what boards can and cannot do, and how to serve well without burning out.
8 min readHOA meetings, quorum & minutesHow to run valid HOA and condo meetings: proper notice, reaching quorum, conducting business fairly, and keeping minutes that hold up. Plus why quorum failures stall associations.
7 min readDues, payments, violations, ARC, documents, voting, and a resident app — all in one place. Free to start, no credit card.