Effective vendor management for community associations

Community association policies should be fair and easy for community members to follow. But how do you ensure that's the case? Ahead of introducing a new policy ask these five questions.

Effective community association board meetings are an important part of running a successful community association. There are a number of intricacies to running these meetings and whether you're a new or seasoned board member it's important to keep them in mind along with best practices.

Most of us send dozens of emails a day between professional and personal communication. As a board member it's important to learn best practices to avoid making critical mistakes when sending emails about important community association business.

Being on your association board is not an easy job. No matter what your level of experience, mistakes can happen. Learn the seven common mistakes board members make and what you can do to avoid them.

Elected board members will have a variety of skillsets and experience as volunteers. A partnership with a strong management company will provide the guidance and knowledge that will support the board as they fulfill their duties.

From rule creation to rule enforcement, the key to effective and reasonable rules is communication every step of the way. When owners understand why the association has certain rules and what the benefit of them are, it leads to happier residents. Not to mention a stronger community.

Have you recently been elected to your HOA board and are feeling overwhelmed by board business? With so many responsibilities it can be difficult to sort out where to start. This list breaks down the crucial tasks your HOA board needs to perform.

Managing package deliveries has become a necessity for condo corporations and as the holidays arrive it's more important than ever to be organized for the onslaught deliveries. Check out our tips for managing packages during this busy time of year.

Do you know how HOA Commissions help HOA boards achieve success? Learn more about how your community can benefit from well organized committees.

It’s no secret that Illinois sees its fair share of severe weather and on a more regular basis. Severe thunderstorms, high winds and tornadoes touching down are something everyone should be prepared for.