Listen "102 | How Unequal HOA Rule Enforcement Can Wreck Your Community"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textUnequal 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when it comes to HOA governance?21:45 Why every HOA board needs a written enforcement policy23:15 How should you change outdated or unfair HOA rules?26:53 Why personal bias can quietly destroy even good HOA board decisions28:32 How do boards handle offensive or political signs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?Podcast Links:Full Episode ListWatch On YoutubeEngage in the conversation! Call our 24/7 voicemail line at (805) 203-3130 or send an email or voice memo to [email protected] yourself or a Board Hero you Know!Board Hero NominationsBoardmember Merch Store!Connect with Hosts on LinkedInJulie AdamenKevin Davis, CIRMSRobert Nordlund, PESupport Our SponsorsAssociation Insights & MarketplaceAssociation ReservesCommunity FinancialsKevin Davis Insurance ServicesStokelight Video & MarketingThe Inspectors of Election
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