September HOA News
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NEWS NEWS NEWS
Smells Funny
Trash Problem
Garden Trouble
Shameless HOA board members twist rules to ruin their neighbor’s established garden
Communism?
My HOA feels like a communist state – we pay and pay for their mistakes and lose all our own rights
See you in Court
‘They would have taken my house.’ Charlotte woman wins first round in HOA court fight
Helpful Tips
Look for These Red Flags in Any HOA Contract
Decoration Trouble
Our HOA ordered us to remove common decorations as part of our $10,000 yard revamp
Rules Rules Rules
E-Bikes
A Homeowners Association Banned E-Bikes Without Explanation
Electricity
Homeowner plots rebellion against HOA’s absurd solution to electricity dispute
New Ban
Homeowner devastated by HOA's bizarre and restrictive new vehicle ban: 'It's my only way to work'
Lightbulb Problem
My HOA threatened to sue me over the color of my lightbulb
Batteries
Homeowner frustrated with HOA’s ‘unreasonable’ battery rule
New Vegas Laws
Several new laws affect local HOA boards
Jail Threat
My HOA threatened me with jail over my daughter’s swing set
Call for Action
Colorado Democrats call for legislative action against HOA foreclosures
Overgrown Weeds
Homeowner’s lawn left ‘dead’ and ‘covered in weeds’ due to HOA’s negligence
Education Corner
Understanding The Differences Between HOA, COA, And POA Homeowners Communities
Reservation for None
Did A Major HOA In Palm Beach County Terminate Its Restaurant Again?
Political Signs
Real estate Q&A: Can HOA make us remove political lawn sign?
Trash
Sly homeowner plots creative ways to deal with their HOA’s heavy-handed trash rules
Reserves
What Capital Expenditures Do Reserve Funds For An HOA Cover?
Theft
Paint Problem
Tyrannical HOA board faces backlash after mandating ‘ridiculous’ paint jobs for entire neighborhood
Tax Strategy?
When Can HOA Fees Be Deducted From Your Taxes?
Special Assessment!
$19K-28K special assessment has some wanting to sell at one Hollywood community
Solar
HOA threatens to enter homeowner’s property and take his solar panels away
Parking
North Side HOA threatened to tow vehicles for parking on public streets
Wasted Water
Homeowner rages against HOA’s outlandish misuse of neighborhood funds: ‘It’s a massive waste’
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HOT JOB LISTINGS
Software Development Engineer II, Machine Learning (Santa Barbara, CA)
On the ML team, you will be involved in every phase of the process from research and design to implementation and iterative optimization of the predictive models you develop. We use Pytorch, spaCy, and Pandas daily to develop, deploy, and maintain models in a production environment powering numerous products. Our focus is on applying advanced Machine Learning techniques to automate processes, strengthen productivity, and improve customer satisfaction. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic team players to design, develop, debug, test, and implement small to medium software enhancements including creating visual representations of client properties to support the real estate and rental business.
Senior Revenue Manager (Remote)
The Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting will lead our Revenue recognition team. The ideal candidate has strong Revenue experience, excellent problem solving skills, and proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-task-oriented environment. This person will play a critical role in managing or supporting various digitization projects, cross-functional strategic initiatives, and new product introduction.
VP of Acquisitions (Greenville, SC or Nashville, TN)
Serve as a trusted partner to the COO, promoting the Company’s culture and championing our purpose, mission and values. Enact policies and procedures that ensure performance, scalability, and accountability. Work autonomously in the spirit of entrepreneurism. Eat what you kill. Generate investment opportunities by both leveraging existing relationships and forming new strategic partnerships. Identify and evaluate local market trends to guide division strategy. Work side by side with senior executives to positively impact acquisition and development decisions. Integrate with other Columnar Divisions as well as home building and CRE subsidiaries. Manages Project Consultants on land development projects; these may include but not limited to Planners, Engineers, Attorneys, Lobbyists, and Environmental Scientists. Responsible for the overall planning and branding of division projects. HOA, PID and MUD Management.
VP, HOA Regional Account Executive (Multiple Locations)
The incumbent is responsible for business development and obtaining profitable deposit business within the Homeowners Association industry vertical market, including community association management companies serving homeowner, condominium, and cooperative associations, large-scale self-managed associations and related similar businesses. Cultivate relationships, provide superior bank image in the industry and expand relationships by cross selling appropriate Bank products and services.
Community HOA Portfolio Manager (Glen Allen, VA)
Develop, implement, and track budgets for each assigned community to meet or exceed budgetary goals. Manage all outside vendor goods, services, and agreements to include monitoring performance, approving payment, and disengaging services as necessary. Create RFPs to solicit vendor goods, services, and agreements for HOA evaluation. Responsible for risk management and recommending solutions to the HOA board to minimize risks. Track, respond to, and resolve homeowner inquires, concerns, and questions to ensure effective communication and positive outcomes. Complete property and common area inspections and follow compliance process to resolution.
HOA Business Development Officer (Remote Florida)
As a Business Development Officer , you'll be in a key business development role that helps execute the division's strategic plan. In this role you will prospect and work with referral sources to identify new business opportunities, cross-sell options and to make appropriate referrals. This role will be vital in building pipeline and revenue to meet the Bank's annual growth and customer retention targets. We are looking for someone in the Miami - Dade County area given this is where our clients are located.
Community and Condominium Associations Producer (Remote)
Responsible for meeting individual sales goals and new business targets through the effective development of co-Producer partners in the Community Association and Condominium Association space, and others as may be required. Identifies new relationships with agent/Producer partners. Facilitates, drives, and executes on new business growth strategy. Manages those relationships with new broker partners and oversees the new business growth results of assigned broker partners. Negotiates with existing and new program Underwriters, both internal and external, seeking successful placements that are concurrently beneficial to insured, partner, AUS and risk taker; Performs periodic relationship calls with agent/Producer partners and provides or coordinates customer service as requested; Expands partner relationships to include other AUS program product offerings; Facilitates the sharing of information; Attends and actively participates in insurance & community and condo association industry events, conferences, and trade shows.
Assistant Community Association Manager (Chandler, AZ)
The Assistant Community Association Manager (ACAM) assists in the management of daily operations of community associations delivering professional services and exceptional customer satisfaction in accordance with the service level agreement, and in alignment with the company’s guiding principles. Practice and adhere to the Guiding Principles of the company and respond to all calls / emails within 24 hours of receipt. Acquires and maintains current knowledge of state and regulatory agency statutes and the community’s documents, polices, and procedures. Manage clubhouse and pool reservation process. Process pool cards/gate remote requests, for communities where this is managed at branch level. Upload Community Documents to Archive, such as Annual Meeting vote/sign in/proxies, community legal documents etc.
The HOA Specialist primary objective is to manage HOA matters that involve our home and resident, providing proactive resident and vendor communication to ensure the highest quality resident experience and resolution. Establish a strong partnership and communicate effectively with the HOAs and municipalities in which our homes are located. Research and resolve all company-related violations and code issues in a timely manner, Create work orders and oversee each work order to monitor the process, accuracy, and timely resolution. Partner with our residents living in HOAs to avoid occurring violations is in compliance with rules and regulations.
Community Association Manager (Naples, FL)
A Community Associations Manager (CAM) serves as the Operations Officer of the Homeowners Association (HOA). The Community Association Manager oversees all aspects of the HOA operations including relationships between the Community and its members, guests, residents, and employees. In addition, the CAM works directly with Community Board of Directors, TROON Leadership, Finance/Budget Team and Vendors to provide the unparalleled service, accountability and the ultimate lifestyle experience for our members.
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