This week we explore how HOA Boards can prevent election disputes, follow state laws, and ensure a smooth, transparent voting process.
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HOA Elections shouldn’t be stressful, but for many HOA Boards they often are. In this episode, Robert sits down with Kurtis Peterson from The Inspectors of Election to discuss how associations can avoid common pitfalls during the HOA election process. From understanding your governing documents and navigating new California election laws to preventing liability and costly challenges, you’ll learn best practices to ensure transparency and trust in every vote. Hiring election professionals can save your community time, money, and legal headaches that keep your HOA Board out of court and your elections running smoothly!
Chapters:
00:00 How can HOA Boards avoid election chaos and ensure fairness?
00:49 What are the biggest challenges HOAs face during elections?
03:53 Why should associations rely on election professionals?
06:08 How does reviewing governing documents prevent election errors?
07:25 What happens when HOAs have been doing elections wrong for years?
10:07 How can professional oversight protect HOAs from liability and lawsuits?11:19 What best practices help boards keep elections out of court?
13:23 How do inspectors manage nominations, ballots, and certifications?
16:25 How early should associations start preparing for elections?
18:03 How have HOA elections changed over the years?
19:11 How do amendments and special assessments factor into elections?
20:58 Ad Break - FiPhO Score
22:03 What are the differences between election service models?
24:34 How do costs and services vary for different-sized associations?
26:35 What’s the smallest and largest HOA election ever managed?
28:32 How can professional oversight reduce distrust in board elections?
30:39 Why should board members keep up with changing HOA laws?
31:07 How can HOA Boards contact professionals for election help?
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