"HOA Boards, What You Need to Know but Weren't Told"
Whether you are lobbying for change or want to serve on your Home Owner Association board of directors, this book on HOA operation is a must read. It's rich in content and its' resources provide a great understanding as to the hierarchy of state laws, their relationship with the HOA's CC&R's, and how those relationships affect a board members ability to serve and make educated decisions.
Many conflicts could be resolved by both parties taking a greater interest in their understanding of the laws and HOA community rules. This book is written as an educational guide that can be read cover to cover, or can be used for a law or subject specific resource. It is a study guide for anyone interested in learning about how an HOA operates and how the board of directors of a homeowners association should operate.
The book presents several compelling subjects, but most importantly, it takes one on a tour of effective listening and compromise skills. Those skills can help anyone to navigate through emotionally laden rough waters. The book is also a comprehensive guide to the technicalities of serving as a director on an HOA board.
This is a must read for every director serving on the Board of an Arizona Home Owners Association. HOA conflicts are emotional - they involve our homes and neighbors - therefore, we treat those subjects with significant importance in our everyday life. This book presents several compelling subjects, but most importantly, it takes us on a tour of effective listening and compromise skills. Those skills can help us to navigate through emotionally laden rough waters. The book is also a comprehensive guide to the technicalities of serving as a director on an HOA board.
Jonathan Olcott, Esq.
Philip Brown
Jonathan Olcott, PLLC
Phoenix, AZ
Whether you are lobbying for change or want to serve on your Home Owner Association board of directors, this book is a must read. It's rich in content and its' resources provide a great understanding as to the hierarchy of state laws and their relationship with the HOA's CC&R's, and how those relationships affect a board members ability to serve and make educated decisions. As a Realtor for 22 years I see a push-pull relationship between homeowners and HOA boards. Many conflicts could be resolved by both parties taking a greater interest in their understanding of the laws and community rules. This book is a well written educational piece that can be read cover to cover, or can be used for a law or subject specific resource.
Kristine Devine
Realty One Group
Gilbert, AZ
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Having served on a Board of Directors of a Home Owners Association for over 20 years, I have held every position at some point during my tenure on the Board, and headed up numerous committees. I have served with Bill Travis for more than 10 years and found his knowledge and insight to be invaluable. He has managed to bring his years of experience together in this book to provide his readers with the framework for becoming a Director and serving on an HOA Board. Anyone who currently serves on a Board will find reading this book a necessity and great resource material.
Jim Speer
HOA Board President
As a Home owner and working with the HOA at times, this book is Eye opening. It's surprising how much info is in this book, and how important it is to have this knowledge to properly make decisions for the entire community. Makes you appreciate what our board members have to deal with. This also shows me how important it is to know who you're voting for. I recommend all homeowners read this book to better educate yourself before making complaints.
Bill Freitag
Homeowner
