Playbooks & Guides to Close HOA/COA Contracts

Pet waste left on common-area lawns, sidewalks and retention pond banks is a frequent source of resident complaints to HOA and condo boards. HOAs and condo associations in Florida and Texas respond by buying pet waste stations, scheduled emptying service, signage and, at larger communities, fenced dog parks with turf, benches and water. This page…

A clubhouse fitness center is a heavily used amenity, and broken treadmills, worn cables and torn upholstery are reported to the board quickly. HOAs and condo associations in Florida and Texas buy preventive maintenance, repairs and periodic equipment replacement to keep these rooms open, and many also buy flooring, mirrors and layout updates when a…

Condo towers and mid-rise buildings in Florida and Texas collect salt spray, pollen, dust and hard-water spots on their glass, and owners notice dirty windows and railings quickly. Associations hire window cleaning companies for exterior glass, balcony railings and sliders, lobby storefronts and amenity spaces, and many bundle the work with pressure washing or building…

Street lights, path and amenity lighting, and parking lot and garage fixtures are owned by many HOAs and condo associations, and their upkeep is paid from assessments. Older fixtures, failing photocells and rusted poles are replaced on a steady cycle in Florida and Texas. This page covers what associations buy, beachfront lighting rules in Florida,…

Which trash services an association buys depends on its type and on where it sits. Condo buildings with dumpsters and compactors, townhome and condo communities that add doorstep valet trash, and associations that buy bulk, yard waste and storm debris pickup are all regular buyers of waste services in Florida and Texas. This page explains…

Backflow prevention assemblies sit between a water utility’s lines and the pipes on the customer’s side of the meter. HOAs and condo associations often own several of them: on dedicated irrigation meters for common turf and medians, on fire sprinkler lines in condo buildings and clubhouses, and on service lines to amenity centers and pool…

Stucco, block and concrete walls protect the structure behind them, and in Florida and Texas heat, rain and wind they crack, delaminate and let water in. HOAs and condo associations buy exterior repair for clubhouses, gatehouses, perimeter walls and, at condos, entire buildings, often alongside painting and waterproofing. In Florida, condo inspection and reserve laws…

Tennis and pickleball courts are among the amenities that owners use and judge every week. Cracks, faded color coats, worn lines, sagging windscreens and dim lights are noticed quickly, and complaints are brought to the board and the manager. HOAs and condo associations in Florida and Texas therefore buy court repair, resurfacing, line work and…