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What your association can and can't do, who pays when something breaks, your state's laws, and how to actually run the place — in plain English, from people who don't manage communities or sell management services.
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Seven topic hubs cover the whole of HOA and condo life.
HOA & Condo Basics
What an HOA is, what fees cover, how dues and assessments work, and the difference between an HOA and a condo association.
Can My HOA…?
Your rights as an owner: what an HOA can and can't do, fines, liens, foreclosure, opting out, and how to push back.
Laws by State
State-by-state HOA and condo statutes, notice and meeting rules, and the 2026 condo reserve & insurance changes.
Run Your HOA
The self-managed board toolkit: annual meetings, minutes and agenda templates, budgets, reserves, elections, and board duties.
Who Pays?
Is it the HOA's job or yours? Find out who pays for roof leaks, drainage, pest control, foundation issues, and more common repairs.
Software & Companies
Independent comparisons of HOA management software and companies — AppFolio vs. Buildium, alternatives, pricing, and how to choose.
Insurance & Pros
HOA and condo insurance explained, reserve studies and funding, and how to find a vetted HOA attorney, accountant, or reserve specialist.
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Answer the two questions boards and owners argue about most.
Who Pays? finder
Pick what broke and your community type to see whether the HOA or the owner typically pays.
Open the finder → CalculatorReserve fund calculator
Estimate whether your community is saving enough to avoid a surprise special assessment.
Run the numbers → TemplatesMeeting & budget templates
Free annual-meeting agendas, minutes, proxies, and budget worksheets for self-managed boards.
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AppFolio vs. Buildium for HOAs (2026)
AppFolio vs. Buildium for HOA and condo management — real pricing minimums, setup time, condo-specific features, and which one fits your community's size.
Best HOA Management Software (2026): Pricing, Accounting & Picks
Compare the best HOA and condo management software: accounting, dues collection, owner portals and pricing tiers, with picks by community size.
Condo Association Insurance: Master vs. HO-6
How condo insurance works — what the association's master policy covers, what your HO-6 covers, common gaps, loss assessment, and why premiums are rising.
The Davis-Stirling Act
A plain-English overview of California's Davis-Stirling Act (what it governs for HOAs and condos: meetings, elections, records, and assessments).
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