Navigate Your HOA

In the latest episode of 'Navigate Your HOA,' Geoff Warnock dives into the intricacies of HOA fines and violations. He emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCNRs), state laws, and local ordinances to ensure fair practice. The episode offers insights into crafting a comprehensive fines policy, emphasizing usual and customary practices, due process, and the significance of d...

Understanding your Homeowners Association's master insurance policy is crucial. This episode enlightens listeners about the key aspects these policies cover, like shared properties and common areas, but also emphasizes what they do not, such as personal property and liability. By revealing these limits, Geoff Warnock helps homeowners recognize the importance of personal insurance to fill in the gaps. He explains potential pitfalls ...

Geoff Warnock hosts an enlightening discussion about the essential functions and organization of an HOA Board of Directors in this episode of 'Navigate YOUR HOA.' The podcast outlines the process of electing board directors, describes officer roles, and highlights the importance of compliance with governing documents. Key points include the duties in governance, budget management, dispute resolution, and the role of committees like...

In this episode, host Geoff Warnock delves into the intricacies of HOA financial statements, illuminating the differences between cash, accrual, and modified accrual accounting systems. He emphasizes the importance of homeowners understanding these methods to ensure accurate financial reporting and budgeting. Geoff illustrates how different accounting bases affect HOA audits and financial health insights. He encourages listeners to...

In this episode of 'Navigate your HOA,' host Geoff Warnock dives into the intricacies of HOA budgeting and expenses. The podcast breaks down how budgets serve as a community's financial backbone, ensuring that common areas and essential services such as landscaping and security are maintained. Geoff highlights the importance of reserve funds for major repairs, outlines the budgeting process involving the HOA board, and explains how...

In this episode of 'Navigate your HOA,' host Geoff Warnock delves into the differentiation between an HOA's CC&Rs and rules and regulations. While the CC&Rs establish primary legal standards, the rules and regulations provide day-to-day operational guidance. Created and modified by the HOA board, these rules are more adaptable than CC&Rs and are designed to align with the community's evolving needs without requiring a h...

In this podcast episode, host Geoff Warnock delves into the intricacies of HOA bylaws, which are essential to the functioning of any homeowner association. Bylaws serve as a legal framework that guides the structure and decision-making processes of the association, ensuring compliance with state laws and promoting harmony. Key elements typically covered include leadership roles, voting procedures, and conflict resolution strategies...

In the first episode of 'Navigate Your HOA,' Geoff Warnock takes us on an informative journey through the history of homeowners associations (HOAs). The episode highlights the evolution of deed restrictions and covenants starting from the early 1900s. Geoff elaborates on how these regulations have shaped modern HOAs, emphasizing the importance of governing documents like covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs). With a f...

'Navigate Your HOA is a podcast that seeks to enlighten residents of HOA communities on improving their quality of life. Geoff Warnock hosts the show and provides storytelling intertwined with advice, offering invaluable insights into homeowners associations. Listeners will receive guidance on understanding their HOA's governing documents, clarifying common problems, and engaging with community life. Designed for anyone involved wi...