( CORONA   in sync with ALTACITIES ) The ever-present reality of living in a common interest development (homeowners association or HOA) is that these communities are managed under a form of private governance as legal nonprofit corporations.  Hence, the role of attorneys as legal counsel for the association is also a reality.  That also means that the hashtags of our post title are very much in play, as explained in the clips, links, content and 'social current see' that follows.  ▶ Flip②▶  STORIFY  ♥  FLIPBOARD ★  BLOGGER  ▲ ALTACITIES  ® ▶  TWITTER See more in the 'social current see' with  5 ,000+ followers  on  FLIPBOARD   and the other media links noted above [ View the story "#HOA #confidential #secrets" on Storify ]

SOCIAL CURRENT SEE :  http://flip.it/XesD4 According to HOA WARRIOR author Shelly Marshall, "Most people don't realize the broad sweeping powers that a board of directors have over life when you buy a home in an association. In fact, you won't know it until you are in crisis. But Shelly Marshall, owner/advocate, has paved a path for you. This book leads the homeowner step by step in how to use everything at their disposal in order to take on and effect change with an Association Board of Directors. Taken from her personal experience with an out of control board, where the homeowners won, you can learn from her personal stories and the many stories of other homeowners who took on the good fight. Don't let your board or their attorneys intimidate you." Flip②▶ STORIFY ♥ FLIPBOARD ★ BLOGGER ▲ ALTACITIES ® [ View the story "'HOA Warrior' must read before the battle" on Storify ] "You can never cross the ocean until you have t...

Next to New Year's Day (Jan 1), no first day of the month stands out like April 1, aka April Fool's Day.  In western culture, the day is usually marked by some practical jokes and whimsy played on family and associates.  Generally, this is a 24-hour period set aside from serious matters, although plenty will take exception to that.  Not meaning to disrupt the spirit in which this day is intended, I am offering the following ... [ View the story "HOA reader: 1 not just for 4/1/15" on Storify ]