Property Management Blog

Community Association Management: Strategies for Effective Community Governance

With 35% of all homes being in HOAs, California has the most community associations in the country.If you live in one of these HOAs, you could be wondering why those governing your community aren't doing a better job. Most communities are run by an HOA board of directors, man...

HOA Property Management Companies: Delivering Professional Expertise to HOAs in LA, California

There are over 50,000 homeowners associations in California alone.If you live in one of these HOAs, you may be wondering how your community could improve. The success of an HOA community greatly depends on the people running it. For many HOAs, leadership is in the hands of a grou...

What Is an HOA Lien? A Guide for Property Owners in LA, California

About 26% of US citizens currently live in communities with homeowners associations.These communities are typically very desirable as HOAs offer various benefits. Residents can enjoy organized neighborhoods with better property values and a stronger sense of community.With that i...

Navigating HOA Property Maintenance During Winter: Tips and Tricks

Winter storms have the potential to cause billions of dollars in damages. This can represent a real threat to homeowners associations. All too often, homeowners and HOAs will simply wait for winter damage to occur before repairing it.However, the reality is that there are lots of...

HOA Board Roles and Responsibilities: What You Need to Know

California is home to over 50,000 HOAs, covering the needs of around 14 million homeowners.When you live in an HOA, you expect to benefit from a well-run community with helpful leadership. The leaders of the community comprise your HOA board, which is responsible for handling eve...

Should You Allow Rentals in Your LA HOA Community?

Living in Long Angeles is a dream, but you'll have an even better life if your home is in a community association. HOA living offers several unique benefits that you wouldn't get if you were living in a non-HOA home.If you're in a leadership position in your HOA, you ...

How to Get the Whole Community Involved in HOA Holiday Decorating

About 4 in 10 Americans will decorate their home's exteriors during the holidays. The people within your HOA are no exception. They want to bring some festivity to the HOA!Are you in the HOA holiday spirit yet? Does your community need a festive boost to get the decorations s...

5 Common HOA Violations and How Boards Handle Them

Over 70 million U.S. residents live in HOA communities. Most of them reside there without issue, but some find themselves committing HOA violations (often by accident). What should the HOA board do when that happens?Knowing what violations to expect can help you prepare to handle...

What's an HOA Foreclosure? A Guide for Homeowners in Los Angeles

Recent surveys discovered that 73% of Homeowners associations planned to increase fees and assessments this year! On top of that, these fee increases averaged about 10% inflation in HOA fees. For those affected, sneaky fees and overlooked charges can develop into an eventual HOA ...

Top 5 Benefits to Having an HOA in Los Angeles, CA

Experts say over 80% of homebuyers believe owning property is a good investment. But what if the property is in a homeowner's association community neighborhood?Homeowner's association living is not for everyone. Some people find living by their rules and regulations limi...