What qualities must you have to be a good hoa board member? Here, our experts reveal the top 10 traits of a HOA board member who serve their HOA well.
1. The willingness to dig in. You can’t run a condo or homeowners association well without digging into the details–and that takes hard work and commitment. “Board members have to take the time to review and understand their governing documents,” explains Matthew A. Drewes, a partner at Thomsen & Nybeck PA in Edina, Minn., who represents associations. “I’ve seen board members who don’t fully understand the documents they’re trying to operate under and enforce because they haven’t taken the time to read them.”
2. A bent toward consistency. It’s important to be consistent, especially in enforcement, says Drewes. Owners are much more likely to stay within the rules if they know their board will consistently enforce them.
3. The ability to play fair. “Bad board members typically fall into one of two categorie…….