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HOA Board hero Dave shares his wildfire plan to protect 95 homes in his association using attic vent upgrades and smart long-term planning.
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After a nearby fire, Dave Wojaczynski knew his HOA needed a better wildfire plan. This week he joins us to explain how attic vents became a key strategy for protecting 95 homes, how to keep board momentum going, and why long-term thinking is essential for HOA success.

Chapters From Today's Episode:

00:00 What Is the HOA's Current Roof Strategy During Fire Season?
00:53 Intro to Dave Wojaczynski 04:26 How Did Dave Become a Board Member at His HOA?
05:57 What Motivated Dave to Serve on the Board?
08:36 What Helped Dave Finally Get Elected to the Board?
09:15 Why Is Persistence Key for Board Members?
11:28 How Close Was the Coastal Fire to Dave's HOA?
13:44 What Is the Real Danger From Wind-Driven Wildfires?
14:19 Why Do Most Homes Burn From Attic Fires During Wildfires?15:46 Ad Break - Community Financials
17:41 Why Do Wildfire Plans Lose Momentum Over Time?
17:58 How Is the Re-Roofing Project Now Supporting Fire Prevention?
23:17 How Can Board Members Get Past Pushback?
24:27 Should Board Members Prioritize Rules or Repairs?
25:17 How Can Reserve Studies Guide Smart Planning?
26:07 What Are Dave’s 3 Ps for Board Success?
27:07 What Was the HOA’s Recent Project Success?
28:00 Why Is Delaying Projects So Costly During Inflation?

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Unequal HOA rule enforcement in your community can lead to lawsuits, resentment, and lost trust. Here's how to avoid it and bring fairness back to your board!
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Unequal HOA rule enforcement can quietly destroy even the best community associations. Robert and Kevin break down how inconsistent application of HOA rules can erode trust, spark legal issues, and damage property values. Learn why some rules get enforced and others ignored, how personal bias sneaks into board decisions, and why a written enforcement policy is essential for fairness.

Chapters from This Episode:
00:00 What are the three main duties of every HOA board?
00:36 What HOA problem does this episode solve?
03:27 What causes most HOA lawsuits around rule enforcement?
07:08 Why do signs spark conflict and costly legal battles?
10:09 How do you balance fairness and personal opinion?
12:00 What happens when boards bend rules for their own benefit?
14:50 Should different HOA rules be treated differently?
17:30 What happens when a rule applies to someone you dislike?
19:54 What does fairness really mean when it comes to HOA governance?
21:45 Why every HOA board needs a written enforcement policy
23:15 How should you change outdated or unfair HOA rules?
26:53 Why personal bias can quietly destroy even good HOA board decisions
28:32 How do boards handle offensive or political signs fairly?
30:57 How can fairness and consistency save your HOA thousands?
32:26 What kind of board legacy do you want to leave?

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Learn from special guest Steve Horvath how to build trust, improve communication, and lead your HOA with strength and transparency!
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Robert Nordlund welcomes longtime homeowner advocate Steve Horvath to share hard-won wisdom from the boardroom. Steve, co-founder of HOA United, unpacks how board members can go beyond the bare minimum and truly advocate for their communities. They explore why open meetings matter, how to ask better questions, and why blind trust in experts can lead to costly mistakes.

Some Key Takeaways for viewers and listeners:

• Advocate, Participate, Escalate

• “Satisficing” – a choice made to accept an imperfect or incomplete outcome, out of expediency

• Trust, but verify

• Seek expert counsel, but don’t just take them at their word

• Don’t be satisfied with achieving minimum standards

• Book: “Privatopia” by Evan McKenzie

• Book: “Decision Making in Communities: Why Groups of Smart People Sometimes Make Bad Decisions” by Jasmine Martirossian"

Learn more about HOA United here

The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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