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During the spring and summer seasons, most community associations initiate projects that improve their common areas and enhance their community. Whether its landscape improvements due to winter kill of trees and shrubs, exterior repainting, seal coating asphalt, restriping parking areas…

Fire Mitigation – Let’s Work Together & Protect Our Communities

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It’s no secret that this year in Colorado has been unusually dry. Colorado’s shrinking mountain snowpack, at about 75% of normal levels, means an increased risk for wildfire this year as we head into warmer weather. Due to the dryness…

A Study on Reserve Studies and Policies

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A new year often sheds new light on homeowner association (HOA) goals for the year. One of those important elements of any homeowners association governance is managing the reserve fund and the accompanying reserve study that determines where and how…

Things to Consider When Purchasing in an HOA

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Buying a home is more than “just” the home; you’re buying a community. What have you learned about this community that makes it feel “right” for you? If you haven’t lived in a community association before, there are some things…

Supporting the Board of Directors

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It’s Not an “Us vs. Them” Situation Homeowner associations are non-profit corporations governed by an appointed or elected Board of Directors. The individuals who serve on this board are bound by certain fiduciary duties, including the Duty of Loyalty and…

Understanding Your HOA

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HOAs exist for the benefit of its members, the Owners. They are designed to protect property values while creating and preserving desirable community enjoyment by residents. This is done by generating a long-term vision for the community, establishing standards about…

Successful HOA Meetings

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One of the biggest problems HOA boards have with annual meetings is getting a decent attendance. No matter what you do to try and reach full attendance, it can be really difficult to get people to come. While members of…

The Proxy Process

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There are some business matters that are voted by the general membership in an Association such as annual budgets, election of board members, special assessments, and amendments to the documents. When a vote is being taken, a meeting is called to…

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…

Summer Projects Turn Tasks Into Value

Fire Mitigation – Let’s Work Together & Protect Our Communities

A Study on Reserve Studies and Policies

Things to Consider When Purchasing in an HOA

Supporting the Board of Directors

Understanding Your HOA

Successful HOA Meetings

The Proxy Process

The Duties of the Association President

The Role of the Association Manager

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