Can An HOA Change Rules After Purchase?
An HOA may be able to change the rules after you buy a house within the community. Read on to learn more about how this happens.
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Welcome to Associa's Community Matters Blog - the best place to read, watch, and share the latest community association news, trends, and best practices.
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Composting 101 For Homeowners’ Association Residents
If you’ve been wanting to learn about composting, read on. This article explains what composting in an HOA looks like, including rules, a step-by-step composting guide, best practices, and more.
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7 Types of Community Associations & How They Work
Associa works with tens of thousands of community associations worldwide. Download this ebook to learn the seven primary types of community associations, how they operate, and their fees.
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2026 Legislative Trends: What Every Community Association Must Prepare For
Read this to learn why there is such a focus on homeowners’ associations at the legislative level and the top HOA legal updates for 2026.
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HOA Spring Inspections Checklist: Reduce Safety & Liability Risks
In this ebook, Jamie Luke, senior vice president of Associa OnCall, details the spring risks and liabilities associations must avoid to have an enjoyable season.
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What is a Community Development District (CDD)?
A community development district is a special-purpose local government created to finance and manage a planned community's infrastructure. Read this to learn more about their role in real estate.
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Does My Vote Really Matter? Why Skipping Your HOA Vote Could Cost You
Learn how HOA voting decisions shape dues, assessments, and property values in a community association, and why skipping a ballot might cost you in the long run.
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8 Costly HOA Collections Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Associa has consistently provided boards with guidance on correcting past collection errors. Our latest ebook, "8 Collections Mistakes That Could Cost You Big", is a continuation of that education.
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo: Is It the Right Move?
Condos can offer many benefits, but they also have unique qualities you must understand before buying. Read on to learn more about all the condo pros and cons.
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What's the Average Cost of Homeowners' Association Fees?
Using the most recent publicly available data from reputable government and industry sources, let’s break down what you can expect to pay in HOA dues and why fees differ so much between associations.
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A Complete Guide to HOA Taxes
In this ebook, we go over all the steps in the HOA tax filing process to ensure legal compliance and financial transparency in any community.
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10 Business Etiquette Tips for Board Members
Business etiquette is the key to success in a professional environment. Read this to learn more about business etiquette and discover 10 business etiquette tips board members can apply today.
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Can An HOA Stop You from Painting Your House? The Truth About Architectural Controls
This article covers common architectural enforcement practices used by professionally managed homeowners' associations across the United States. It’s based on documented HOA governance standards.
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Post-Holidays Checklist for Community Associations
This checklist outlines what homeowners' association board members need to do after returning from the holidays for a focused and strategic welcome to the new year.
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5 Goal-Setting Worksheets for Measured Success
Throughout our Board Goal-Setting series, we’ve offered free worksheets to help you set goals, track your progress, and meet milestones. Download the complete series now!
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2026 Legal News for Florida Condo Associations
Keeping up with legal news for condominium associations in Florida can be overwhelming. Read on to learn the 2026 legislative updates that impact Florida condos.
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What Is a PUD? FAQs About This Wildly Popular Development
PUDs are thoughtfully designed communities that anyone would be proud to call home. Read this to learn what PUDs are, how they operate, the advantages and disadvantages of living in a PUD, and more.
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HOA Condos for Sale in Mexico: What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Many condos in Mexico have HOAs and experience the added benefits of managed community living. Read this to learn more about condos in Mexico and frequently asked questions about HOAs in Mexico.
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What Is a Strata Corporation & What Does It Actually Do?
Read this to learn more about what a strata corporation is, the Strata Property Act, the responsibilities of the strata council, and much more about stratas.
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A Winning Parking Playbook For Any Community
In this ebook, we outline general HOA parking rules, break down the difference between private and public roads, and address guest parking, towing, and enforcement.
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