The Real Role of Property Management
If you've been attending our January chapter meetings, you've seen an excellent presentation from Shaun Zavadsky of FirstService Residential about what I would call "the real role" of property management. Property management is one of the most misunderstood roles in the HOA industry, largely driven by the fact it [...]
Personal Safety for Board Members
Serving as a Homeowner Association (HOA) board leader is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in your community. However, it also comes with its challenges. Navigating disputes over fees, property regulations, or policy enforcement can sometimes escalate into tense situations. Understanding personal safety and incorporating strategies to deescalate [...]
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Where Things Stand
(From various web sources) Homeowner Association (HOA) boards, along with countless other organizations, have been closely monitoring the evolving status of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Enacted in January 2024, the CTA was designed to increase financial transparency by requiring certain entities to register their beneficial ownership information with the [...]
Rogers HOA Struggles With Roof Replacement
An HOA in Rogers is faced with a large bill that is a result of the board requiring its residents to get a full roof replacement. However, many residents in the HOA have stated the roofs have no damage. Fox 9 filed a report on the issue in December. Homeowners [...]
HOALN Minnesota Work Group Update
By Lynn Boergerhoff, president and founder, HOALN | I was honored to present to the Minnesota Legislator’s Working Group on Common Interest Communities and Homeowner Associations on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. My presentation and other information I submitted is on the Work Group meeting website here. In my presentation, I [...]
Members Weigh-In with Year End Feedback
By Mark Luis Foster, HOALN | The HOA Leadership Network recently completed its 33rd meeting on December 17, 2024, with the conclusion of our full year of meetings held in four chapter locations. That's more than 70 hours of programming and educational content in a year’s time, with even more [...]
