The Boardly Blog
HOA stories, governance tips, and the occasional horror show.
Who Can Attend an HOA Open Board Meeting (and Who You Can Legally Turn Away)
Board members: here's exactly who has the right to attend open HOA meetings, who you can exclude, and when executive session is the right call.
Read →Illinois HOA Board Meeting Notice: What the Condo Act Actually Requires
Illinois HOA boards ask about the 48-hour notice rule constantly. Here's what the Condo Act actually says and how to stay compliant.
Read →Roof Repairs in an HOA: Who Pays for What?
Is your HOA responsible for roof repairs, or is that on you? Here's how to read your CC&Rs and what California and Illinois law actually say.
Read →Who Is Responsible for Roof Repairs — You or the HOA?
Confused about roof repair responsibility in your HOA? Learn how CC&Rs, Davis-Stirling, and the IL Condo Act assign costs between owners and the association.
Read →Self-Managed HOA vs Management Company: Real Cost Breakdown
Compare self-managed HOA vs management company costs with a real breakdown. See what boards actually pay—and save—by going self-managed.
Read →Davis-Stirling Compliance Checklist for California Boards
Use this Davis-Stirling compliance checklist to keep your California HOA board legally protected, meeting-ready, and out of costly disputes in 2024–2025.
Read →How to Fire Your HOA Management Company
Learn how to legally fire your HOA management company with this step-by-step guide for board members—covering contracts, notice, and transition tips.
Read →HOA Karens: 5 Real Stories That Could Have Been Prevented With Better Documentation
Five (anonymous) HOA horror stories — and the paperwork that would have saved everyone the drama.
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