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102 | How Unequal HOA Rule Enforcement Can Wreck Your Community
Manage episode 478169463 series 3470637
Unequal HOA rule enforcement in your community can lead to lawsuits, resentment, and lost trust. Here's how to avoid it and bring fairness back to your board!
✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/
Unequal HOA rule enforcement can quietly destroy even the best community associations. Robert and Kevin break down how inconsistent application of HOA rules can erode trust, spark legal issues, and damage property values. Learn why some rules get enforced and others ignored, how personal bias sneaks into board decisions, and why a written enforcement policy is essential for fairness.
Chapters from This Episode:
00:00 What are the three main duties of every HOA board?
00:36 What HOA problem does this episode solve?
03:27 What causes most HOA lawsuits around rule enforcement?
07:08 Why do signs spark conflict and costly legal battles?
10:09 How do you balance fairness and personal opinion?
12:00 What happens when boards bend rules for their own benefit?
14:50 Should different HOA rules be treated differently?
17:30 What happens when a rule applies to someone you dislike?
19:54 What does fairness really mean when it comes to HOA governance?
21:45 Why every HOA board needs a written enforcement policy
23:15 How should you change outdated or unfair HOA rules?
26:53 Why personal bias can quietly destroy even good HOA board decisions
28:32 How do boards handle offensive or political signs fairly?
30:57 How can fairness and consistency save your HOA thousands?
32:26 What kind of board legacy do you want to leave?
The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.
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Kevin Davis, CIRMS
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Chapters
1. How should your HOA talk about money? (00:00:00)
2. What HOA problem does this episode solve? (00:00:36)
3. What causes most HOA lawsuits around rule enforcement? (00:03:27)
4. What are the three biggest mindsets that lead to uneven rules? (00:04:28)
5. Why do signs spark conflict and costly legal battles? (00:07:08)
6. How do you balance fairness and personal opinion? (00:10:09)
7. What happens when boards bend rules for their own benefit? (00:12:00)
8. Should different HOA rules be treated differently? (00:14:50)
9. What happens when a rule applies to someone you dislike? (00:17:30)
10. What does fairness really mean when it comes to HOA governance? (00:19:54)
11. Why every HOA board needs a written enforcement policy (00:21:45)
12. How should you change outdated or unfair HOA rules? (00:23:15)
13. Should enforcement be your HOA board’s identity or just part of the job? (00:26:00)
14. Why personal bias can quietly destroy even good HOA board decisions (00:26:53)
15. How do boards handle offensive or political signs fairly? (00:28:32)
16. How can fairness and consistency save your HOA money? (00:30:57)
17. What kind of board legacy do you want to leave? (00:32:26)
118 episodes
Manage episode 478169463 series 3470637
Unequal HOA rule enforcement in your community can lead to lawsuits, resentment, and lost trust. Here's how to avoid it and bring fairness back to your board!
✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/
Unequal HOA rule enforcement can quietly destroy even the best community associations. Robert and Kevin break down how inconsistent application of HOA rules can erode trust, spark legal issues, and damage property values. Learn why some rules get enforced and others ignored, how personal bias sneaks into board decisions, and why a written enforcement policy is essential for fairness.
Chapters from This Episode:
00:00 What are the three main duties of every HOA board?
00:36 What HOA problem does this episode solve?
03:27 What causes most HOA lawsuits around rule enforcement?
07:08 Why do signs spark conflict and costly legal battles?
10:09 How do you balance fairness and personal opinion?
12:00 What happens when boards bend rules for their own benefit?
14:50 Should different HOA rules be treated differently?
17:30 What happens when a rule applies to someone you dislike?
19:54 What does fairness really mean when it comes to HOA governance?
21:45 Why every HOA board needs a written enforcement policy
23:15 How should you change outdated or unfair HOA rules?
26:53 Why personal bias can quietly destroy even good HOA board decisions
28:32 How do boards handle offensive or political signs fairly?
30:57 How can fairness and consistency save your HOA thousands?
32:26 What kind of board legacy do you want to leave?
The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.
Podcast Links:
Full Episode List
Watch On Youtube
Engage in the conversation!
Call our 24/7 voicemail line at (805) 203-3130 or send an email or voice memo to [email protected]
Nominate yourself or a Board Hero you Know!
Board Hero Nominations
Shop!
HOA insights now has its very own merch store! Our team has whipped up some hats, mugs, T-Shirts, & more that we think Volunteer HOA Boardmembers are gonna love. We also offer dozens of FREE zoom backgrounds. Available in our Boardmember Merch Store!
Connect with Hosts on LinkedIn
Julie Adamen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieadamen/
Kevin Davis, CIRMS
https://www.linked...
Chapters
1. How should your HOA talk about money? (00:00:00)
2. What HOA problem does this episode solve? (00:00:36)
3. What causes most HOA lawsuits around rule enforcement? (00:03:27)
4. What are the three biggest mindsets that lead to uneven rules? (00:04:28)
5. Why do signs spark conflict and costly legal battles? (00:07:08)
6. How do you balance fairness and personal opinion? (00:10:09)
7. What happens when boards bend rules for their own benefit? (00:12:00)
8. Should different HOA rules be treated differently? (00:14:50)
9. What happens when a rule applies to someone you dislike? (00:17:30)
10. What does fairness really mean when it comes to HOA governance? (00:19:54)
11. Why every HOA board needs a written enforcement policy (00:21:45)
12. How should you change outdated or unfair HOA rules? (00:23:15)
13. Should enforcement be your HOA board’s identity or just part of the job? (00:26:00)
14. Why personal bias can quietly destroy even good HOA board decisions (00:26:53)
15. How do boards handle offensive or political signs fairly? (00:28:32)
16. How can fairness and consistency save your HOA money? (00:30:57)
17. What kind of board legacy do you want to leave? (00:32:26)
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