Community Management Blog
At Management Plus we have over 100 years of collective management experience, are loyal to you, and are committed to high standards, meeting all your needs by providing professional and friendly customer service.
We understand that it can be confusing to navigate the range of work we can do for you. Below we have answered your most frequently asked questions to give you a better understanding of your needs.
Welcome to the Board!
New board members usually get thrown into the deep end of business with minimal training and are having to learn quick to get caught up with everything going on and in progress and get a feel for how the community is
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How to Host Memorable HOA Events that Stay on Budget
A neighborhood picnic. A movie under the stars. A holiday gathering that leaves everyone smiling. Events are the heartbeat of communities; the moments that make a neighborhood stronger and friendlier. But anyone who has sat on a board or volunteered for a committee knows the other side of the story: planning an event can be stressful, and keeping the HOA budget intact often feels like juggling bowling balls.
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7 Smart Moves Your Community Association Can Take to Prepare for Emergencies
When the unexpected happens, life in your neighborhood can change quickly. Storms roll in, the lights go out, or a pipe bursts without warning. In those moments, residents look to their board for reassurance and clear next steps. For many volunteer leaders and community association managers, the experience can feel overwhelming. The challenge is not if an emergency will happen, but how to be ready when it does.
How to Manage HOA Board Success Amid High Turnover
Have you ever felt like your board is always starting over? One person resigns, another joins without context, and suddenly the rhythm you built vanishes. Whether you're new to the board or have been serving for years, turnover can make it hard to maintain progress and clarity. It often means re-explaining roles, revisiting old decisions, and rebuilding trust. In many cases, all of this happens at once. For volunteers already balancing busy lives, the added pressure can lead to burnout or frustration.
Best Practices for Hybrid Meetings and Community Communication
As a board member, manager, or committee leader, you're working to keep meetings productive and communication consistent. Coordinating both in-room and virtual participation introduces new challenges that require extra attention and planning.
With hybrid formats becoming the new normal, balancing efficiency with accessibility is no small task. You’re juggling volunteer schedules, managing resident expectations, and trying to make sure important decisions don’t get lost in the shuffle.
What Does Your HOA Actually Handle? Learn What Falls Under Board Responsibilities and Resident Expectations
If you serve on your HOA board, you’ve likely reviewed homeowner requests, walked the property for maintenance concerns, and responded to questions about landscaping, parking, or architectural approvals.
Board members are expected to keep operations steady, communication clear, and the community in good shape. Even with experience, it isn’t always obvious where your responsibilities end, and homeowners begin.
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Handling Pet Conflicts in Your Community Association the Right Way
Pets bring joy, comfort, and companionship—but in shared living environments, they can also be a source of tension. Barking, unleashed dogs, pet waste, or perceived aggression can spark frustration between neighbors and strain relationships. What begins as a minor complaint can easily escalate without a clear path to resolution.
In this blog, we’ll walk through how community associations can address common pet-related issues, how governing documents should support fair enforcement, and what steps to take when tensions rise.