We have all been to one of those meetings – the ones where the association is facing a controversial issue with strong emotions on each side. The board and manager are usually anxious about how to handle the meeting, the competing arguments, and the emotions in the room. This can be a difficult role for the person chairing the meeting, especially if that person is (or is perceived to be) on one side or the other. So, what is the board or manager to do?
A Case Study in HOA Board Failure: Telford v. Sagewood Homeowners Association
You’ve heard it before: As an HOA board member, you have a fiduciary duty to the owners. And though it’s hard to sometimes make the tough decisions, be impartial, or be the bad guy or gal, it’s part of your job description.
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Healing Wounds After a Tough HOA Battle
You’ve had a contentious battle, and the losing side is still smarting. Are there ways you can rebuild relationships with people who feel angry, left out, or just frustrated they didn’t get their way? Here, we offer tips on bringing angry owners back from the opposition.
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CA: Perkins: Theses are tough times for homeowner associations
News items of national interest regarding Condominium and Homeowner associations, compiled by the Community Associations Network