By Camille Moore|2026-02-16T12:55:58-06:0002/16/2026|Categories: HOA Insurance|Tags: Government shutdown, National Flood Insurance Program, NFIP|
As of 12:01 am on February 14, 2026, a partial government shutdown (DHS) began. With Congress being out for the next two weeks this one, like the 43-day shutdown in 2025, could be over an extended period of time. Any shutdown, especially [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-02-16T12:42:47-06:0002/12/2026|Categories: HOA Board Meetings, HOA Board Member Education, Uncategorized|
Effective governance is one of the most important responsibilities of an HOA board. Board members are entrusted with protecting property values, enforcing governing documents, managing finances, and making decisions that affect every homeowner in the community. Yet many associations struggle with disorganized [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-01-30T11:32:02-06:0001/30/2026|Categories: HOA & Community Management, HOA Legal & Compliance|Tags: condo, condominium, Florida, House Bill 465|
Florida lawmakers are considering new legislation that could change how many community associations are managed across the state. House Bill 465, also known as HB 465, would require certain associations to work with licensed professional community association management firms if passed. For [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-01-08T15:42:14-06:0012/15/2025|Categories: HOA Financial Management|Tags: HOA revenue|
Rising operating costs and long-term reserve needs can put pressure on HOA budgets. Fortunately, homeowner associations have several ways to generate additional revenue without increasing monthly assessments or issuing special assessments. With thoughtful planning, clear communication, and community involvement, associations can strengthen [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-01-08T16:22:11-06:0012/12/2025|Categories: HOA Board Member Education|Tags: conflict of interest, hoa board|
Conflicts of interest can undermine trust, expose a homeowner association to legal risk, and damage the credibility of the board. HOA board members are expected to act in the best interest of the entire community, not for personal or financial gain. When [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-01-08T16:39:17-06:0007/29/2025|Categories: HOA Board Member Education, Uncategorized|Tags: HOA secretary|
An HOA secretary is an important individual without which the association cannot function well. The secretary handles different roles that play a crucial role in the overall productivity of the board. If you are a board member planning to run for the [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-01-08T16:46:08-06:0007/25/2025|Categories: HOA & Community Management|Tags: community association managers|
CAMs are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of residential communities such as homeowner associations (HOAs), condominiums, and cooperative housing developments. Their primary role is to ensure the smooth functioning of these communities by implementing and enforcing the rules [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-01-08T16:55:44-06:0007/22/2025|Categories: HOA Emergency and Disaster Planning|Tags: disaster planning, Disaster prep|
From hurricanes to fires, there are a wide variety of disasters that can impact a community. Your HOA board is responsible for educating residents about potential hazards, developing emergency plans, and maintaining property to mitigate risks. Associations allocate resources for preparedness initiatives, [...]
By Camille Moore|2026-01-09T09:26:40-06:0007/01/2025|Categories: HOA Board Member Education, Uncategorized|Tags: HOA board member education|
Serving on the board of a homeowners association (HOA) or condominium owners association (COA) is a position of great trust and responsibility. Board members are elected to govern on behalf of their neighbors, manage community finances, maintain common areas, and enforce rules [...]
By Camille Moore|2025-12-31T09:45:02-06:0006/27/2025|Categories: HOA Financial Management|Tags: reserve funding|
Every homeowners association (HOA) is responsible for maintaining common areas and shared assets—roofs, roadways, elevators, HVAC systems, and more. To cover the cost of major repairs and replacements over time, HOAs rely on reserve funds. But how should your board determine how [...]
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