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What Happens to Your Santa Clarita HOA Dues?
If you live in a home governed by an HOA in Santa Clarita, you will have a board that oversees your community or subdivision. Each HOA is responsible for collecting dues from all homeowners to provide financing for group activities, which can include the maintenance...
Neighborhood Crime Watch for Your HOA
Communities across the nation use neighborhood watch to prevent crime and build stronger relationships with law enforcement. HOA crime watch in Santa Clarita is not just about crime prevention. It is about knowing neighbors and improving the quality of life in the...
HOA Service Contracts
Within your Santa Clarita homeowner’s association or HOA, there are several service contracts used for various purposes such as services, repairs, and goods. Not all service contracts are created equal and these contracts should be created with care and your HOA in...
Can Your HOA Tow Your Car?
The majority of HOAs have rules regarding parking and vehicles on the property. While all rules differ, most HOAs in Santa Clarita have regulations on the types of vehicles permitted, how long a vehicle has been parked in the same spot, and where the vehicle is...
Drought Resistant Landscaping Ideas
With the state of California having issued a mandatory water reduction of 25 percent, many HOAs are wondering how to keep yards looking great. After all, no water typically means dead, brown grass. The good news is that there are a few ways to make a drought resistant...
HOA CC&Rs
CC&Rs are extremely important governing documents that dictate how HOAs operate and the rules that owners must abide by. The covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) bind the HOA, residents, tenants, and guests to rules they must follow. CC&Rs are...
Commercial Pool Checklist for HOAs
A community pool offers a welcome relief from the heat of the summer. However, for those who operate them, they also impose a number of obligations. New regulations set-up by the California Department of Health makes it necessary to ensure these pools are properly...
HOA Home Security Tips
Do you live within a Santa Clarita HOA? You may be wondering how home security works within your HOA. There are many ways to ensure your home is safe from installing security equipment to making changes on the inside of your home. Your Santa Clarita HOA is a wonderful...
Hiring a Contractor
Hiring a contractor for your Santa Clarita HOA may seem like an easy task. However, an HOA contractor should be used to keep your property and your legal standing safe. Before you hire a contractor, there are some things to consider. You should always utilize a...
Make the Most of Being an HOA Member
When you are living in a Santa Clarita HOA, being a homeowner or shareholder doesn’t always make you the final decision maker. Associations make rules that you and your neighbors must follow, but in return, they work to protect your interests, your investment, and...