August HOA News
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NEWS NEWS NEWS
Roofing Ban
Resident wants change in decades-old metal roof ban, but HOA president blocking vote
Un-American!
Lawns
Mail Bandits
California community gets crafty to thwart mail thieves
Q&A HOA Fees
Can You Reduce HOA Fees? Experts Weigh In
Rules
Homeowner shocked by HOA’s ‘outdated’ vehicle rules
Cats
Kind Homeowner Has the Best Way of Defying HOA's Law Against Feeding Stray Cats
HEAT WAVE
Cape Coral woman living without AC since January
Dirty Laundry
Homeowner outraged after facing $2,500 HOA fine over simple laundry debate
House Party
Court sides with neighbors, files list of injunctions for A.J. Hammons house parties
Bad Board
Homeowner believes HOA board behavior is harassment
Grandma’s House
New HOA president threatens lawsuit against grandmother over her 30-year-old garden
Board Seats Q&A
HOA Homefront — What if we can’t fill enough board seats?
Parking
HOA parking dispute may force Minnesota family from home
Insurance
Residential Insurance Prices Increase as Insurers Slow Business in California
Solar
Freedom-loving homeowner wins battle over HOA’s power-hungry ‘aesthetic’ policy
Tear Down
Redditors in shock over HOA's intent to tear down home
Party
'It's unacceptable': Homeowner says HOA used funds on private party for retiring manager
Call the Police!
Police called on property owners after HOA increases monthly fees to $350
Animal Welfare
New Rules
An HOA made up a rule and then tried to take away this family’s home — so they fought back in court
Victory
Colorado Laws
Parking
Homeowner slams HOA over their allegedly illegal parking policy: ‘Lawsuits will be filed’
Foreclosure
Woman says HOA may take her home if she doesn’t pay more than $4,700
Theft
Florida woman stole thousands in HOA money
Elderly Mistreatment
Cameras
Newport Beach launches pilot program for private security cameras in public right-of-way
Fence Trouble
Resident builds 8ft fence to obstruct Karen neighbor's view after she called HOA on him
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HOT JOB LISTINGS
Customer Success Manager (Wilmington, NC)
As a Customer Success Manager (CSM), you ensure that Vantaca is aligned with our customer's business goals and Key Performance Indicators during the entire customer journey. The objective of the Customer Success Manager is to maximize customer retention and success while also building trust and transparency within your portfolio. The Customer Success Manager is a Business Partner, responsible to help a portfolio of customers achieve the maximum possible value they can within the Vantaca platform. You will serve as a Customer Advocate ensuring customer feedback is heard and acted upon by regularly checking on how the Vantaca product is meeting your customers’ needs and whether there are areas for possible improvement.
Software Development Engineer (Santa Barbara, CA)
Yardi is a global software company providing innovative property management solutions and services in every real estate market. We are focused on providing our customers with superior products and outstanding customer service. We are passionate about technology and believe work should be fulfilling and fun! We are committed to our customers, employees and the communities where we live. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic team players with a passion for technology to join our growing Software Development Team!
Maintenance Tech (Houston, TX)
Goodwin & Company is looking for a maintenance technician who is primarily responsible for the day-to-day maintenance operations, oversight and physical upkeep of a large master planned community in west Houston. Address is 5845 Lynbrook Dr., Houston, TX 77057. Duties include but are not limited to: Assist with daily maintenance tasks, such as service requests and property make-ready, respond to maintenance related issues in a timely manner, perform various maintenance functions including repairs to the following: electrical, plumbing, appliances, flooring, carpentry, HVAC, grounds maintenance as dictated by state guidelines.
Director of National Construction Services (U.S.)
The role of the Director National Construction Services is to lead, direct, and grow the operations of construction across the RealManage family of brands. In addition, is responsible for successfully identifying and implementing the Company's sales and marketing strategies. This position works closely with the President of Vendor Services to develop and meet departmental goals.
Banking - Regional Account Manager (California)
This position is responsible for the growth of Community Association Banking (CAB) regional portfolios. Drives growth through direct sales and support of Homeowners Associate (HOA) products and services to new and existing customers. Develops influential relationships with clients and bankers to generate sales opportunities. Ensures compliance with bank policies and practices and regulatory statutes.
HOA Association Community Coordinator (Partially Remote)
The Association Community Coordinator is the face of our organization towards our customers! This is a very multi-faceted position where you will wear many hats. You will provide guidance to HOA board of directors to help them manage their community and execute their project list. We need strong soft skills and a positive attitude. We need a history of job stability. We need you to be motivated to create success. We need you to have the desire to learn and be an effective administrative task-manager in a professional environment with accountability.
Portfolio Manager (Richardson, TX)
Each community manager is responsible for managing the assigned portfolio of single family community associations. Community Managers have contact with Board of Directors,Homeowners, and private contractors serving the community. The manager’s task will include but not be limited to, handling calls, assigning work orders, soliciting bids, processing design review requests, conducting inspections, handling notices and performing financial data review.
Assistant Property Manager (Fort Myers, FL)
HomeRiver Group is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Property Manager with property management experience, exceptional customer service skills, and a strong desire to be a part of an awesome team. As our Assistant Property Manager, you support the Property Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations and facilitating the success of our properties. You are the face of our company. Using your excellent customer service skills to meet the needs of both prospective and current residents is always your highest priority. You show units, help with walk-in clients, and respond to inquiries via phone, email, and text. Your friendly demeanor and positive attitude set the tone at the office.
Lifestyle Director (Venice, FL)
The Social Director/Lifestyle Director plans and oversees social events for the community and reports to the Property Manager. The Social Director/Lifestyle Director also provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group. He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service as it relates to this function. This includes working interdepartmentally, as well as, with our external customers.
Sr Manager of Accounts Receivables (Plantation, FL)
The Senior Manager Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) is responsible for leading both the AP and AR teams. The Sr Manager AP/AR is responsible for managing the entire payable and receivable cycles for our 400 Association clients. This includes vendor payments (check, autopay or ACH transfer) and collections of all maintenance fees from unit owners through lockboxes and web integrations. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that our associations are fully tax compliant with all matters relating to AP/AR (issuing of 1099’s, sales tax, etc.), and ensuring that the teams operate within prescribed metrics. The incumbent must be tech comfortable and have the ability to adjust processes to improve quality and efficiency within the teams
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