Guides, templates, and playbooks for self-managed HOA and condo boards.
Switching to self-management is very doable if you plan the handoff. Here's a step-by-step: the notice, the records to demand back, and the systems to stand up first.
Marcus Bell · August 11, 2026
Before you renew that management contract, run the numbers. For a lot of small associations, most of what you're paying for is work a board can do in a few hours a month.
Marcus Bell · August 9, 2026
A lien is a serious remedy with strict rules. Here's when an HOA can place one for unpaid dues, the notice steps that usually come first, and the cautions.
Priya Raman · August 7, 2026
No letter is read more carefully than the one asking for extra money. Here's how to announce a special assessment so homeowners understand it and pay it.
Priya Raman · August 5, 2026
Chasing unpaid dues is the least fun board job. A written, consistent collection timeline makes it procedural instead of personal — and far more effective.
Priya Raman · August 3, 2026
Executive session exists for a handful of sensitive topics — and using it for anything else erodes trust and can break the law. Here's the line.
Marcus Bell · August 1, 2026
Good minutes record decisions, not conversations. Here's exactly what belongs in HOA board minutes — and what to leave out to protect the association.
Marcus Bell · July 30, 2026
Architectural review is where boards get sued most — usually for being slow, vague, or inconsistent. Here's how to approve and deny requests defensibly.
Dana Whitfield · July 28, 2026
Most governing documents — and a growing number of state laws — require notice and a chance to be heard before a fine sticks. Here's what due process looks like for a board.
Dana Whitfield · July 26, 2026
Selective enforcement is the single fastest way for a board to lose a dispute — and most boards do it without realizing. Here's how it happens and how to stop it.
Dana Whitfield · July 24, 2026