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Welcome to the Hills of Inverrary Community News Blog!

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🏡 Welcome to Our New Community News Blog and Resource Website! We’re thrilled to launch this new digital space for the Hills of Inverrary community—a place where staying informed, engaged, and connected is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for the latest updates, want to explore upcoming events, or need access to important documents, this site is built with you in mind. We’ll be sharing news, resources, and opportunities to get involved—plus helpful posts on topics that matter most to our residents. You’ll also find: A Community Resources page packed with contact info, documents, and helpful links A Blog section (right here!) where we’ll post stories, announcements, and spotlights on our neighbors And soon, more interactive features based on your feedback We invite you to bookmark the page, subscribe for updates, and become part of the ongoing conversation that makes Inverrary such a special place to call home. Thanks for being here—let’s grow this community, together. Note:...
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🏘️ HOA vs. COA vs. Management Company: Who Does What?

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If you've ever wondered who’s responsible for what in our community, you’re not alone. Here's a quick, plain-language breakdown of the roles and responsibilities of the HOA, COA, and our management company.

🏡 Homeowners Association (HOA)

The HOA represents homeowners in communities made up of individual houses (not condos). They:

  • Enforce community rules and architectural guidelines

  • Maintain shared spaces (like parks, entry signage)

  • Collect dues to fund services and improvements Not all communities have an HOA—ours may be governed differently if we're a condo development.

🏢 Condominium Owners Association (COA)

In a condo community like ours, the COA acts like an HOA but tailored to shared living spaces. They:

  • Govern the common elements: hallways, roofs, elevators, amenities

  • Collect maintenance dues and manage the annual budget

  • Set community rules (with input from owners) and enforce them

  • Are led by an elected board of unit owners

Basically, the COA is your neighbors working together on shared responsibilities—protecting property values and making condo life run smoothly.

🧑‍💼 Management Company (Or Staff)

Think of the management company as the professional support team hired by the COA. They:

  • Handle day-to-day operations (like maintenance requests or vendor scheduling)

  • Assist with budgeting and financial reporting

  • Communicate with residents on behalf of the board

  • Keep records, coordinate meetings, and manage community services

While they help enforce rules and manage logistics, they take direction from the COA Board—not the other way around.

In short: The COA is made up of your neighbors, the management company is your service team, and the HOA (if present) would govern freestanding homes. Together, they create a framework that keeps our community livable, safe, and connected.

Location: Lauderhill, FL, USA

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