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Have No Secrets Association members are welcome to read official association documents. There’s nothing secret about the business of the association. In fact, every Member should already have copies of key documents like the Bylaws or Community Standards. Other common…

The Duties of the Association President

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The President is the “leader” of the Board of Directors, but the President is not “the Board.” He/she has certain responsibilities (which are typically set forth in the Bylaws), but must use extreme care in not overstepping his/her authority by…

The Role of the Association Manager

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At Warren Management Group, we establish “management teams” to provide the day-to-day management and administrative duties needed by our clients. The Management Team includes the manager, an assistant manager, an administrative assistant, and accounting team members. The Manager’s role is…to…

Transferring Authority from Developer to Homeowner Control

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Transferring Authority From Developer to Homeowner Control “The method used to transfer control of the association from the developer to the owners often determined the success of the association. Ideally, the transfer of control should occur through an extended process…

Planning for the Future – Reserve Funding

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One of the primary responsibilities of the Board of Directors is to maintain, protect, and enhance the assets of the Association. Typically, the most significant assets and related expenses of an association are those identified within a Reserve Study. What…

Why Do Assessments Increase?

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Let’s first establish what an assessment is: Each year, the Association is obligated to establish an annual budget that funds the necessary administrative functions, maintenance responsibilities, insurance costs and other such expenses as determined appropriate for the community or obligated…

The Official Record

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Actions taken at meetings of the Association are required to be documented in “Minutes” to establish a permanent record of the decisions made. Minutes are taken by the Secretary to the Board of Directors. In the absence of the Secretary,…

It’s NOT Junk Mail!

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A homeowners association is obligated to provide its members with various notices that constitute steps in the process of conducting association business. These notices include: Notice of covenant violation Notice of assessment Notice of delinquent account Notice of new policy(s)…

Assessment Payments & Late Fees

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Assessments are annual obligations due to the Association by each Member. Assessments are most commonly payable in equal monthly installments; however some associations elect for quarterly or semi- annual payments. Members may pay their entire annual assessment at once even…

Supporting the Board of Directors

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Homeowner associations are non-profit corporations governed by an appointed or elected Board of Directors. The individuals that serve on this board are bound by certain fiduciary duties, including the Duty of Loyalty and the Duty of Care. Specific duties and…

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The Duties of the Association President

The Role of the Association Manager

Transferring Authority from Developer to Homeowner Control

Planning for the Future – Reserve Funding

Why Do Assessments Increase?

The Official Record

It’s NOT Junk Mail!

Assessment Payments & Late Fees

Supporting the Board of Directors

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