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HOA Transition Checklist: Onboarding The New HOA Board

HOA Managememt

Finally, the new board members must have access to the HOA’s insurance policies. The same goes for the governing documents, including the CC&Rs, bylaws, and operating rules. It also gives the new board a chance to evaluate the decision to renew or terminate existing vendor agreements.

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Regulatory compliance in condo/HOA management: Navigating evolving laws

Condo Control

State/provincial laws and Acts come next, followed by governing documents. Some states and provinces like Florida, California, Michigan, Ontario and Alberta have extensive laws for governed communities to follow. Courts have authority to interpret and apply laws, but do not create them.

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The 5 best rental markets in Florida for investors & property managers in 2025

Buildium

Extreme weather events: Floridas vulnerability to hurricanes and rising sea levels has raised insurance premiums and made it more difficult to find an insurance provider within the state. The citys largest employers include Florida State University, the state government, and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Job Growth (Q2-24): 2.7%

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Can The HOA Board Tow My Car?

HOA Managememt

Most HOAs have rules about parking and vehicle storage written into their governing documents. The specific process depends on state laws and what’s written in the community’s governing documents. If your HOA uses a third-party towing company, ensure the vendor is licensed, insured, and familiar with your state’s requirements.

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The 5 best rental markets in North Carolina for investors & property managers in 2025

Buildium

Major employers include Guilford County Schools, Cone Health, the local government, the U.S. In the years following World War II, Charlotte’s economy diversified beyond textiles, capitalizing on its central location and transportation infrastructure to attract banking, insurance, and energy companies.

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What Is Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI): What Investors Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Lets look at them both: Front-End DTI (Housing DTI) The front-end DTI focuses only on housing expensesthings like your mortgage payment, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and HOA fees, if applicable. That said, if you seek out government-backed loans, like FHA, they often will take borrowers with this range.

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Washington State Rent Control: What Multifamily Property Owners and Investors Need to Know Now

Rental Housing Journal

Units that are already restricted by government affordable-housing programs. Operating expenses: Understand that while rents are capped under HB 1217, expenses such as insurance, utilities, and property taxes are not regulated and can vary over time. Owner-occupied properties with four or fewer units.