Brookhaven Villas Homeowners Association

25 worst HOA rules and regulations

If you’re in the market to buy a home and are considering a house in a community governed by a homeowners association, also called an HOA, you’ll want to do your research.

Can I Be Forced to Join a Homeowner's Association?

Homeowners associations, commonly referred to as HOAs, govern communities like townhouses, condominiums and subdivisions. They collect dues, maintain common areas and enforce rules such as quiet hours or consistency in home appearance. HOAs outline their rules in a covenant, which all homeowners sign onto. However, ...

Seven Common HOA Violations You May Not Know About

Many of Invitation Homes’ properties are part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) that provides certain rules and regulations that ensure your neighborhood runs efficiently. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the specific Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&R’s) that were provided for your HOA as part of your Lease Agreement. As a Resident in an ... Read More

How to challenge your property assessment

Regardless of the community you live in, there are certain steps you must take to challenge your property assessment.

7 Bookkeeping Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Adopt

Good bookkeeping is a foundational aspect of a healthy business. Keeping careful track of the money within your business is critical to its success.

Is Hiring a CPA Worth it? 5 Tips for Getting Your Money’s Worth

Often when people find out I’m a tax accountant, I get asked, “How much does a CPA cost?” It’s like me asking “How much does a home cost?” We all understand that a 1,000 square-foot home in Kansas has a different cost than a 1,000 square-foot penthouse condo in New...

Is your home office covered by your homeowners insurance? Here's what you need to know

Your home is your castle but is it also your business? Your homeowners policy may not be enough.

Housing associations should have some say in who lives in their homes

When councils nominate tenants who are not appropriate for a property, housing associations should be able to intervene

Are There Exceptions to the Rules in a Homeowners Association?

Homeowners associations have rules to preserve the community, protect the value of common property and homes, and make the neighborhood harmonious.

Is a Homeowner's Association Right for You?

This article talks about what the homeowner's association is, what it means to be a part of it, and what the benefits are being part of the HOA.

Home buying: What is a Homeowners Association?

If you're buying into a neighborhood with a HOA, you may be wondering what a homeowners association is and why one is even needed. The primary reason for a HOA is to determine the rules of the community it manages.

When the homeowners association is on the hook

If a foreclosed home is becoming an eyesore and you are on an HOA board, you can take specific steps to help your organization reclaim and restore the neighborhood without compromising the fiscal stability of the HOA.

The Homeowner’s Guide to HOAs

By Brentnie Daggett Whether you're a new homeowner or just a homeowner new to an HOA, it can be difficult to understand exactly what your responsibilities are and how these new rules will be enforced...

Homeowners associations: The pros and cons

What are the benefits and drawbacks of joining a homeowners association? Homeowners associations can be either wonderful or painful, depending your personality and experience. Do enough reading on the topic and you'll immerse yourself in the various legal issues, possible abuses of authority and financial risk for the owners. Management companies The most important thing to remember is that you at one point legally agreed to…

What is a Homeowner’s Association?

For everyone out there looking at homes right now, there are three little letters that could make or break your…

Things to know about homeowners associations

Pros & Cons of Living in a Homeowners Association

It's important to weigh the pros and cons of any large purchase, especially when it comes to moving into and living in a homeowners association.

HOA Selective Enforcement: What it Means for Homeowners

HOA Selective Enforcement: What is and what can a homeowner do about selective enforcement?

HOAs: How to Communicate Responsibilities to Homeowners

In this post, we’ll examine some of the responsibilities of homeowners and residents and how you can communicate those expectations to your community.

Enhancing the Homeowners Association is More Than Maintenance

In a homeowners association, the property can be physically enhanced and maintained, but enhancing can also refer to building community among members.