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HOA Information Station: 5 Ways to Determine When a Rule Becomes a Rule

I’m often asked who creates the rules, and also what determines a rule. Each stands alone with it’s own standards but let’s break it down. 

The Board is granted the authority to write the rules. The Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) typically provide for this authority under the Association General Duties and Powers. But in order for their rules to be valid and enforceable, a rule must satisfy all of the following requirements as provided for in California Civil Code Section 4350.

Lessons to Build On: Successfully Transition from Builder on the Board to Homeowner Governance

Without proper guidance and understanding, the transition from a developer-controlled board to homeowner governance can be tricky business. In order to understand the end result, we must truly start at the beginning

Lessons to Build On: Building Expectations: Looking Ahead at Assessment Changes

I have department meetings, team meetings, meetings with clients, and I meet with anyone who is involved with our project. Builders should look at their future homeowners like team players instead of simply buyers.

HOA Information Station: WHY DO HOAs HAND OUT FINES?

I get this question often and I always start my answer with the most important fact: fines are not a money-making opportunity for an HOA.  

Lessons to Build On: Reserve Study: Financial Stability and Your Community

When some people think about reserve funds they sometimes think, “Why can’t we wait until something needs fixing, is broken, etc...” But reserve funds are an HOA’s version of a rainy-day account, even when the rain is not to blame. 

BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR EMPLOYEE GROWTH. RECEPTIONIST TO RISING STAR COMMUNITY MANAGER.

We’re not just a company, we’re an incubator for talent. We take the best of the best at many levels in their career and provide the tools, training, and experience to nurture their rise to the top. Danielle Aimer is a perfect example of someone who created a path at Crummack Huseby to see her star rise through various accomplishments. On February 5th, 2016 we were excited to see the CAI-OC Excellence in Community Awards acknowledge Danielle for being a “Rising Star.”

MANAGER MUSINGS: LIFECYCLE OF A WORK ORDER

From calling your Community Manager to determining who foots the vendor bill.

We all know that something might break or need immediate attention in your community. How do you know it’s HOA or Homeowner related? We break it down for you by showing all the steps that are taken to start and finish a work order.