15 Questions

Questions to Ask HOA Management Company

Important questions to ask HOA management companies to understand their services, fees, and approach to managing your community association effectively.

1

What services do you provide, and what is included in your management fee?

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Why this works

Understanding their services helps you assess if they can meet your community's needs and what you're paying for.

2

What is your experience with communities similar to ours, and what are your qualifications?

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Why this works

Understanding their experience helps you assess if they have the expertise needed to manage your community effectively.

3

How do you handle financial management and budgeting, and what reporting do you provide?

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Understanding their financial approach helps you know how they'll manage your community's finances and keep you informed.

4

What is your approach to maintenance and repairs, and how do you handle vendor relationships?

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Understanding their maintenance approach helps you know how they'll keep your community in good condition.

5

How do you handle rule enforcement and violations, and what is your process?

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Understanding their enforcement approach helps you know how they'll maintain community standards and address violations.

6

What is your communication approach, and how do you keep residents informed?

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Understanding their communication practices helps you know how they'll keep residents informed and engaged.

7

How do you handle board meetings and governance, and what support do you provide?

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Understanding their governance support helps you know how they'll help your board function effectively.

8

What is your approach to conflict resolution, and how do you handle disputes?

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Understanding their conflict resolution approach helps you know how they'll handle disputes and maintain community harmony.

9

What are your fees and costs, and what additional expenses should we expect?

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Understanding all costs helps you budget appropriately and avoid unexpected expenses.

10

What is your approach to reserve planning and long-term maintenance?

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Understanding their reserve planning helps you know how they'll prepare for future maintenance and capital improvements.

11

How do you handle emergency situations, and what is your response process?

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Understanding their emergency procedures helps you know how they'll handle urgent situations and protect your community.

12

What technology and systems do you use, and how do they benefit our community?

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Understanding their technology helps you know what tools they'll use to manage your community and communicate with residents.

13

What are your performance metrics, and how do you measure success?

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Understanding their performance measures helps you know how to evaluate their effectiveness and hold them accountable.

14

What happens if we're not satisfied with your services, and what are our options?

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Understanding their satisfaction policies helps you know your options if the relationship doesn't work out.

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What are the most important things we should know about working with you?

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Why this works

Getting comprehensive information helps you understand what to expect and how to work effectively with the management company.

Choosing the Right HOA Management Company

Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.

Selection Guidelines

Check References

Contact other communities they manage to understand their experience and satisfaction with the company's services.

Review Contracts Carefully

Read all terms and conditions to understand your obligations and what services are included in the management fee.

Assess Compatibility

Evaluate whether their approach and values align with your community's needs and expectations.

Key Assessment Areas

Services and management fees
Experience and qualifications
Financial management and reporting
Maintenance and vendor relationships
Rule enforcement and violations
Communication and resident engagement
Board support and governance
Conflict resolution and disputes
Fees and additional costs
Reserve planning and maintenance
Emergency response procedures
Technology and systems
Performance metrics and success
Satisfaction policies and options
Working relationship expectations

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