SERVICES AND BENEFITS FOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
The services and benefits provided by the “California Association of Homeowners Associations” are numerous and extensive. With a consulting fee, the California Association of Homeowners Associations Inc. will review many of your association’s records and documents and make suggestions and recommendations. Upon request we will review your rules and regulations, budget pro forma, reserve study, minutes of meetings, financial reports (not an audit), collection policy and annual disclosure report. We will make recommendations and suggestions as appropriate and provide you with free consulting on specific matters.
These benefits not with standing, strength in unity is the most important function this organization provides community associations. Homeowners united and working together now have a voice in their associations, communities, and cities and in Sacramento. The strength of our combined associations is now being used to our financial advantage while providing solutions to the day to day issues and problems that confront us.
The purpose of the California Association of Homeowners Associations is to provide Community Associations, Condominiums and Common Interest Developments,’ Boards of Directors and homeowners with complete, comprehensive and professional information pertaining to this industry. We are assisting Boards of Directors with information and solutions to their problems which they may not be able to provide for themselves. The “California Association of Homeowners Associations” has been organized to strengthen the real estate investment of our members, establish distinguished professional standards and codes of ethics dedicated to: “Strength In Unity, and the Value and Enjoyment of Property”, and provide a “Standard of Professionalism” for Homeowners Associations, Management Companies and Boards of Directors.
The needs of “Community Associations” are unique: cost of insurance, utilities, maintenance and other budget items continue to increase. In recent years this has resulted in a substantial increase in association dues. Dues go up, costs go up, but for many associations, reserves are not able to keep up with the demand and in the meantime, our community associations continue to get older which in turn requires more maintenance and additional costs and the cycle continues. Conversely, many homeowners such as, those on fixed incomes, first time buyers and homeowners concerned with selling their units are interested in keeping dues as low as possible.
How We Can Help You
The California Association of Homeowners Associations provides homeowners with many additional benefits and services for its members. Community Associations’ needs are evaluated on a daily basis. With members throughout California contacting us and through our comprehensive research, we have gathered a vast wealth of information. We are the foundation for collecting important community association information and a resource for providing solutions to association’s problems. We distribute our information freely to all associations, homeowners, property managers, local governments and to anyone that may have a need for it. Our Internet Web Site is hit an average of 18,000 times a day. Many e-mails and phone calls are received daily. Board members and homeowners now have a place to discuss their problems and seek answers to their questions. The industry is changing and by providing appropriate information and keeping Boards of Directors and homeowners informed, we are playing a significant part in the direction it is headed. When appropriate, accurate information is provided to those that need it, the industry benefits, property values increase and homeowners can enjoy their homes. Our services continue to expand and the benefits we provide, in addition to those mentioned above, include but are not limited to the following:
COST SAVINGS THROUGH STRENGTH IN NUMBERS AND UNITY
Community Associations can realize substantial savings by using the strength of our vast numbers to obtain group purchasing rates. Insurance for example, one of the most expensive budget line items has been examined and reviewed for content. Suggestions have been made to the insurance companies outlining ways by which the insurance may be less expensive but not sacrifice important coverage.
When associations combine their strength and knowledge, costs for attorneys and other professionals can be greatly reduced or perhaps, in certain cases, eliminated.
Selected vendors, with a proven record of service, who are bonded, insured, and licensed are being registered with the California Association to provide services at group volume rates throughout California. There are many functions performed by vendors that are common to most Homeowner Associations where savings can easily be realized. cost savings for items such as roofing, painting, security fences, gates, intercom systems, plumbers, electricians, contractors, security patrol, billing for dues accounting & finance, tree trimming and landscaping etc.