From collecting dues and managing the group's finances, to enforcing HOA policies, handling maintenance issues, resolving conflicts, and dealing with legal matters, homeowner's association boards have many crucial responsibilities. When volunteer hours run short, or the complexity of the work exceeds the available skill set of those willing to do it, hiring an HOA manager is often the best solution.
While many of the same principles apply whether you're choosing a property manager to take care of a single family residence or an association manager to oversee a community of 100 or more homeowners, there are a few things you should pay special attention to when it comes to hiring an HOA manager.