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When an individual owns a home within a property managed by a homeowners association (HOA), the responsibilities, duties, and rights of the community are governed by the laws contained in a number of governing documents as well as state and federal statutes. The rules are purposely meant to promote peaceful coexistence between the homeowners and the HOA. These rules and…

Unused amenities In an HOA community in Gilbert, you’re always required to pay HOA fees for shared amenities and common areas used by everyone. As a responsible homeowner, you probably pay all your dues dutifully and promptly. You might also be enjoying some of those perks in your area like the swimming pool and fitness room. But what about those…

When homeowners opt to live in a homeowners’ association (HOA), they agree to abide by the rules and conditions set forth by the bylaws, CC&R’s, and other HOA policies. However, if new homeowners are like most homeowners, they are not familiar with the differences between bylaws, covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), and rules and regulations. The board of directors should…

At City Property Management, we are one of the largest locally owned and operated HOA management companies in Arizona. Our dedicated and experienced team is committed to offering efficient and cost effective HOA services to our clients. We know how important accurate, detailed, and clear accounting is for your homeowners association and we are prepared to deliver. Our diligent team…

Our Gilbert HOA management service company, City Property Management, has grown in recent years. This growth is attributed to the fast-rising demand for homes, leaving most land developers with the option of turning to homeowners’ associations. The homeowners’ associations aid the residents by providing managed clean neighborhoods. HOA Gilbert organizations are one of the most critical initiatives that has been…

At City Property Management, we are proud to be Arizona’s most trusted HOA management company. We serve more than 300 communities and 100,000 residential units statewide. Our team is driven by integrity, strong work ethic, diligence, and adherence to the best practices in our industry. We are not a cookie-cutter HOA management company. Our experienced and dedicated HOA specialists offer…

When you purchase a condominium, a single-family home, or a townhouse in a planned development you should be aware that you would be required to pay HOA fees for upkeep and maintenance of common areas or the shared extensions. However, it is essential to know whether or not the HOA you are about to join is the right one for…

The board of directors of a homeowners’ association (HOA) is tasked with many essential duties, from everyday management issues, to special considerations, and annual compliance. The Board is also empowered to address potential amendments to bylaws or the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, also known as the CC&Rs.  The CC&Rs are one of the most critical governing documents for a planned…

If you have a grievance against your homeowners’ association, you may want to file a complaint. However, if you are like many homeowners within a homeowners’ association (HOA), you may be unsure how to broach said complaint and have it resolved effectively. After all, you may have heard horror stories about other residents wishing to do the same and that…

A homeowners association (HOA) is precisely what it sounds like — a compulsory association comprised of homeowners in a community. If you purchase into a community with an HOA, you consent to live by a code of rules known as the covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs). These documents are distinctive to every HOA, but nonetheless, they can provide specifications on…

Glendale enjoys a flourishing population of more than two hundred thousand people. In only 50 years, the city has grown by approximately 82%, and it keeps on growing by about 1.5% annually. As the city limits of Glendale have extended, so has the necessity for housing. A homeowners’ association (HOA) is the governing organization of a community that imposes the…

If you are currently looking into purchasing a Glendale home in a planned community, you are not alone. Arizona ranks tenth among US states for neighborhoods with homeowners’ associations (HOA) because of the benefits and amenities residents enjoy. However, even if you have only done minimal research, you probably know that HOAs and Glendale HOA property management services charge fees…

Effecting Change in Scottsdale If you’ve ever lived in a community association in Scottsdale, then you understand that there are times when change is the only way forward. There are several ways you can go about trying to effect these changes before considering other extremes like selling and moving out or filing a lawsuit. You have to keep in mind…

The leadership responsible for the oversight, functions, and maintenance of a homeowners’ association (HOA) and all of its amenities know how difficult it can be to manage and run the HOA efficiently. Not to mention, ensuring residents are happy with the services they receive for the dues they pay on a monthly basis. HOA boards of directors who take on…

HOA regulations Homeowner association (HOA) rules are created for the benefit and convenience of the whole neighborhood. They are designed for the safety of your property whether you’re there or not and they greatly improve the odds that the living conditions of the community’s residents in Flagstaff improve tremendously. Homeowner association boards will enforce rules and regulations to ensure things…

Homeowners’ associations (HOA) come with many different and interesting processes. One crucial process members of homeowners’ associations have to take part in is the election of a board of directors. It is important to understand the process of how the homeowners’ association board is elected and how members may participate since the HOA board will have the mandate to create…

Most people tend to confuse homeowners’ associations (HOA) and civic associations (CA). Though they have similar sounding names, they have stark differences and some similarities. Both kinds of associations ensure maintenance of amenities and spaces created by land developers and both have a board of directors. The civic associations possess similar objectives as homeowners’ associations, but they lack real power…

Sometimes there are differences of opinions or serious disagreements within homeowners’ associations (HOA). There are a series of cases that can result in a dispute in this context. For instance, an individual owner of a property may be issued a citation of violation of the homeowners’ association rules and be subjected to a monetary penalty. The individual may disagree with…

The homeowners’ association board of directors is the governing body of your community and can have major impact on the people who live there. The HOA board holds regular meetings to manage the business of the association, though the type and frequency of these meetings can vary and can be confusing to some. Members of the HOA are encouraged to…

Are you wondering how to sell your home in a Chandler homeowners association (HOA)? A good number of people usually give up on selling their homes in an HOA because they fear paperwork. However, they have no need to worry because the process is not as cumbersome as people view it. If you have made up your mind to sell…