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THE SURPRISING POWERS HOAs HAVE TO WREAK HAVOC IN PEOPLE’S LIVES
The April 10, 2023 episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver featured a segment where the host discusses homeowners associations (HOAs) and the surprising amount of power they wield.
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The First Step Toward The Board Acknowledging Transparency And Inclusivity
October 14, 2024
After years of resisting your reasonable requests, the Board is finally acknowledging the need for an Open Forum, a standard feature in countless other HOAs.
The Impression of Easy Answers When It Comes to HOA Ethics
October 6, 2024
Don’t look to Section 18.4 of the Illinois Condo Act for ethical guidance; it’s more like a recipe book for legal compliance.
HOA President’s Board Election Endorsements
September 15, 2024
Even AI can spell out in great detail why it’s unethical for an HOA board president to send a letter to owners each year during elections with a list of candidates they endorses.
Board Passes Ban On E-Bike Storage
August 25, 2024
Our board president’s decision to withhold information about proposed rules changes under the pretense that they are unimportant, is a dangerous precedent.
The Golden Rule for HOAs
August 17, 2024
An HOA ethics policy is essential to foster trust, transparency, and accountability among board members and committees tasked with creating and enforcing community rules. So why does our board leadership continue to fight against adopting one?
Your HOA Board is Asking You to Sign a Blank Check
August 11, 2024
Imagine being asked to sign a contract without knowing what’s inside. That’s essentially what HOA Board President Scott Timmerman is doing by proposing rule changes without first providing clear, comprehensive, and detailed information to homeowners.
Why The Proposed Rule Changes Could Hurt Your Property Value
August 4, 2024
The Board Leadership’s Proposed changes to our House Rules are riddled with issues. Lack of transparency, potential legal violations, unfair fines & fees, and poorly drafted regulations conspire to undermine our community’s interests and property values.
2024 House Rules Changes
July 28, 2024
Transparency Theater n. A deceptive practice in which an organization or individual feigns openness while intentionally keeping you in the dark as much as possible.
Your HOA’s Convenience Could Cost You: The Dangers of Unsafe ACH Payment Processors
December 9, 2023
Think of an ACH database like a vault full of gold. It’s packed with sensitive information and keeping it safe is crucial. Imagine handing over your bank details and authorizing unlimited withdrawals to an organization without verifying if they comply with essential consumer protection regulations. Sounds risky, right?
