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The summer season is when homeowners most desire to have well-manicured, plush, green lawns—the perfect backdrops for summer barbecues, garden parties, and kids’ outdoor playtimes. At the same time, summer is when it is toughest to keep the lawn well-preserved, especially in areas that tend to get hit hard by either drought or deluge. As such, homeowners should make sure to follow the best practices for summer lawn maintenance. HOA board members, share the following five tips with your residents, and encourage everyone in the community to preserve their plush, green lawns in the hot months to come!
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All HOA boards have regular meetings, and all community members are welcome to attend those meetings. Indeed, in addition to reviewing the minutes from previous meetings, community residents are encouraged to show up at meetings and to actively engage in the issues being presented. Before doing so, however, there are a few basic steps that residents might take to prepare themselves. Five such steps are listed below; we recommend that boards share these tips with their residents, and to encourage their participation in HOA governance!
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One of the primary tasks of the HOA board is to make wise, prudent use of the community association’s funds. This does not mean scrimping and pinching pennies at every opportunity—the HOA board must provide true value and security to its residents—but it does mean that the board should seek out whatever avenues it can for saving money. Conducting regular reviews of the budget can help the HOA spot potential areas for reducing costs. Here are five particular things to look out for.
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What are the responsibilities of your HOA board with regard to ensuring community-wide fire safety? What are some of the fundamental steps your association can take to make sure fire readiness is a top concern? These are questions that every board should have answers to. As you start thinking about your own board’s attitude toward fire safety, consider the four guidelines offered here.
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Being elected to serve on an HOA Board of Directors is a distinct honor, but it comes with plenty of responsibilities. Because of this, some new board members feel a bit daunted. You can combat this feeling, and prepare yourself to serve the community diligently, simply by engaging in a little bit of new board member education. There are four great ways to do so.
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