When Is It Time to Replace Your HOA Windows?
Living in a homeowner association (HOA) property in Minnesota comes with its unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to window maintenance and replacement. Jake Grages from Hail Pro recently spoke to the Oakdale chapter of the HOA Leadership Network, and make great points regarding how windows play a [...]
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 [...]
