COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

HOA and Condo associations are the heart of many communities in suburban Maryland. These organizations are comprised of volunteers. Your Board likely does a great job managing your community, but because most Board members have full-time jobs, they may need a little help. That is where community association management comes in.

At D.H. Bader, we offer the top community association management in suburban Maryland. We are headquartered in Columbia, MD, but serve a variety of locations in the suburban Maryland area. That includes Laurel, Bowie, Howard County, Odenton, Fulton, Columbia, Elkridge, Greenbelt, Prince George’s County, and Ellicott City. When you work with D.H. Bader, the value of your community’s property will be protected and enhanced.

Community Association Management

So, what exactly is community association management? Community association management companies are third-party organizations brought in to help your Board run your HOA or condominium association. They are in charge of daily operations, including communication, assessment collection, tax help, and meeting administration.

The best community association management companies will work with your Board to determine the right combination of services for your community. At D.H. Bader, we tailor all of our management plans to the unique of your community. That means you will never be forced into services you do not need.

As a local Maryland company for over 30 years, D.H. Bader has a stake in seeing your community association succeed. We live in communities just like yours. Our managers know what Maryland communities need and how to work efficiently with your Board to provide those services. With very little manager turnover, you can expect to develop a strong working relationship with your manager. Let us work with you to make your community the best it can be. 

What we will do for you

In addition to our customized management plan, you can expect a wide variety of community management services from D.H. Bader. From developing a dedicated online portal to hiring vendors and keeping up the common areas, the managers at D.H. Bader can do it all. 

Many of our services are popular with community associations. To learn which services are likely to be needed by your community, request a proposal today. A list of the services and actions that set us apart can be found below. You can also visit this page to read testimonials from our many satisfied clients.

SOME OF THE ACTIONS & SERVICES YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Tailor a management plan to meet the unique needs of each community
  • Keep informed of federal, state, county, and city issues which may affect your community
  • Respond timely and accurately to concerns and issues of the Board of Directors and community members
  • Process information efficiently and effectively
  • Provide successful strategies to achieve client objectives
  • Maximize returns and minimize risks

You can find a detailed breakdown of our services here. To learn more about how the professionals at D.H. Bader can help your HOA, contact us today. You can also find more information about our services on our About Us and Resources pages.

 

Community Association Management FAQs

What is a community association management company?
A community association management company manages the operations and day-to-day running of a community association. There are many types of community associations, including homeowner’s associations (HOAs) and condominium associations.

The advantage of the community association management company is that it is a third-party organization. It can approach issues and disputes in the community from an objective perspective. Your community association manager will not be a resident of your specific community or a volunteer. Instead, they are professionals, experienced in helping community associations succeed.

What services do community association management companies provide?
The exact services offered by community association management companies will vary by company. However, most offer services aimed to make it easier for your board to run the community. They often cover administrative and financial tasks.

At D.H. Bader, we offer a variety of community association management services. These include the following.

  • Association funds management
  • Bid/proposal and contract administration
  • Covenant advisory/processing
  • Covenant enforcement
  • Communications contract
  • Status reporting

 How do community associations enforce their rules?
The way that community associations enforce their rules will depend on the state and local laws. In Maryland, community associations are governed by the Maryland Homeowners’ Association Act and Maryland Condominium Act.

In general, your community’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and CC&Rs (covenants, conditions, and restrictions) will determine the rules and penalties for violations. These documents are typically designed to ensure properties in the community retain their value.

Thus, homeowners may need to gain permission for new construction or keep their yards in good condition. If they violate any of the community’s rules, they may incur a fine. If the resident does not pay the fine or take corrective action by the due date, they may incur greater penalties. These can escalate to having a lien recorded on their property.

How do boards work with community association managers?
Community association managers are not members of the board. Instead, they collaborate with the board to manage the community. Many community association managers handle the daily needs of the community, including vendor contracts and meeting planning.

Community association managers play a supporting role in the community. They can step in to help if the board members lack expertise in a certain area. For example, if your board members are not financial experts, they can call upon their community association manager to help them plan the yearly budget and finances.

Does my community need community association management?
Most community association boards are comprised of volunteers. That means your board may lack all of the expertise needed to successfully run the community. Community association managers can step in to fill those holes.

Any suburban Maryland community association could use stellar community association management. At D.H. Bader, we provide the best community association management services in the area. We will work with your board to create a management plan specifically for your community. Whether HOA or condominium association, we offer the services your community needs to succeed.

Contact D.H. Bader today to learn more.