Importance Of Homeowner Association Management

الخميس، 30 نوفمبر 2017

By Elizabeth Sullivan


If you are a manager of a particular community, it would be necessary for you to ensure that the common grounds are cared for whether it be a condominium community or a planned neighborhood. It is your responsibility to maintain a safe and pleasant place for the members.

The duties of the manager include making certain that the building as well as the community grounds are correctly maintained and certain laws are enforced. The individual will be required to take care of financial matters also as a member of the homeowner association management. It includes collecting and proper use of the fees collected.

What usually happens is that managers are tasked to represent the members of the community. They usually represent owners of condominium properties and residents. However, they can also represent other types of residents such as those living in other groups or residences using common grounds and owning property in planned neighborhoods. Managers in this field can also manage common properties controlled by cooperatives.

The main duty of the manager is to see and make sure that the common grounds are properly maintained. Majority of the time, this involves ensuring that garages, parking lots, parks, playgrounds, pools and landscapes are clean and well maintained. In addition, the manager takes care of maintenance of golf courses, fitness facilities, recreational rooms and club houses.

Another thing that the manager does is handle the financial matters of a specific community. The individuals does not only create financial statements, but prepares budgets and provide financial statements too. Fees are collected from members on a monthly basis. These will be collected and managed by the manager. Handling of complaints is another task. These should be responded. Of course, a satisfactory solution should be placed.

For those aspiring to become one, several requirements should be met. The place and employer will decide what the requirements are. Some people with high school diploma can easily land this type of job. On the contrary, there are communities that employ only those equipped with a degree especially in business. A candidate with experience will also have an edge over those without.

Taking some voluntary steps may be needed for the manager to be successful. Some communities would encourage the person to seek a professional certification of designation. Aside from that, it is important to be updated when it comes to the changes and advances in the industry. This will definitely help the person become and remain a valuable manager.

Your expertise as a manager is the main reason why associations hire you. You are their representative whether you handle a neighborhood, condominium properties or several residences. If you are asked to undergo training, just go for it. Anyway, it will be for your own good. You will become updated in terms of the residents, their needs and policies. Since the residents or members have various personalities, it would greatly help if you are open and would not take things personally. Just show them that their interests is your top priority so they would not doubt you your capability and sincerity.




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