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Why You Should Run For Election to the
Board of Directors of Your HOA
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Some homeowners run for their board for the wrong reasons. Some homeowners
run for their board for the right reasons. One thing is certain - If you are
elected to your board, you will share the power to make decisions about what
is probably your largest asset - your home.
Board members have many
powers. Boards:
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Decide how assessment income of the
association will be spent. The money can be spent wisely, or it can
be wasted |
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Determine who will be hired to perform:
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Property management services |
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Landscape maintenance |
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Building maintenance |
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Cleaning |
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Legal Services |
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Tax returns, reviews and audits |
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Establish the agendas for each meeting |
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Are responsible for the
accuracy of meeting minutes |
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Schedule elections and make certain they are
conducted fairly and in accordance with California law |
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Establish necessary operating rules |
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Select and work with the association's
attorney to minimize delinquent assessments |
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Approve or reject architectural improvement
applications |
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Are responsible for CC&R and Rules
enforcement |
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Are responsible for HOA legal compliance |
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Are responsible for holding and conducting
meetings in accordance with California law |
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Are responsible for budgeting and obtaining
Reserve Studies so that adequate reserves are developed and special
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If you are elected to your association's board, you will participate in all
important decisions. If you are not on the board, you will not be in a
position to participate in the important decisions affecting the value of
your home and how your money will be spent.
Call us for a no cost initial consultation regarding any legal matter.
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