Guides, templates, and playbooks for self-managed HOA and condo boards.
Contested elections are where self-managed boards most often get into trouble. A clean process: call for candidates, give proper notice, protect ballot secrecy, and document the count.
Marcus Bell · October 14, 2026
Failing to reach quorum at the annual meeting is one of the most common — and most fixable — problems in small associations. How quorum, proxies, and absentee ballots actually work.
Marcus Bell · October 11, 2026
That quick 'reply-all to approve' thread feels efficient — but in many associations it isn't a valid board decision. When email votes work, when they don't, and the safer alternatives.
Marcus Bell · October 8, 2026
From Halloween inflatables to January's lingering lights, holiday decorations generate more HOA complaints than almost anything else. How to write rules that are clear, fair, and enforceable.
Dana Whitfield · October 5, 2026
New to the board? Here's what each officer is responsible for, the fiduciary duties every director owes, and how to split the work so one volunteer doesn't end up doing everything.
Marcus Bell · October 2, 2026
A reserve study tells you what your community's big-ticket components will cost to replace — and how much to save each year so a roof or repaving never turns into a surprise assessment.
Priya Raman · October 1, 2026
Budget season is here. A step-by-step method for volunteer treasurers: start from actuals, lock in contracts, fund reserves honestly, and turn it all into a dues number owners can follow.
Priya Raman · September 30, 2026
Homeowners have broad rights to inspect association records — and a mishandled request is a fast way to lose trust or a lawsuit. Here's what to share and how.
Dana Whitfield · August 17, 2026
You don't need enterprise software to self-manage a small HOA. Here's the short, practical stack that covers communications, money, records, and meetings.
Marcus Bell · August 15, 2026
The honest comparison: what a management company does well, where self-management wins, and how to tell which fits your association.
Marcus Bell · August 13, 2026