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  • 141 | What HOA Boards Need to Know Before Replacing a Roof
    Jan 19 2026

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    Roof replacements are one of the biggest HOA decisions. Learn what HOA Boards need to know and prepare before timing, budgeting, or hiring go wrong!
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    Replacing a roof is one of the most expensive and risky decisions an HOA Board will ever make. In this episode, roofing expert Jeremy Lara from Baja Roofing shares what boards need to know before relying on a reserve study, choosing contractors, or waiting too long. Learn how timing, maintenance, transparency, and communication determine whether a roof project protects your community or creates costly emergencies that future boards regret!

    Chapters:
    00:00 Why do HOA boards struggle with roof replacement decisions?
    00:47 Intro to Guest Jeremy Lara from Baja Roofing
    03:58 How should boards interpret roof timelines in a reserve study?
    05:42 Where should boards find reputable roofing professionals?
    06:43 When is the right time to start seeking roofing advice?
    08:01 What are the telltale signs a roof is reaching end of life?
    08:45 Why should board members see roof conditions firsthand?
    10:21 Is it cheaper to replace a roof early or wait too long?
    11:59 What does proper annual roof maintenance look like?
    13:28 How can poor maintenance void roofing warranties?
    14:58 Should multi-building HOAs replace all roofs at once?
    16:09 How does inflation affect long-term roofing costs?
    17:31 Why do roofing materials and brands matter?
    18:32 How can boards vet roofing contractors effectively?
    19:55 Why do low bids often lead to costly change orders?
    21:05 Ad Break - Community. Financials
    21:36 Why should HOA boards hire independent project oversight?
    24:21 How does daily photo documentation protect HOAs?
    26:29 What board behaviors make roofing projects fail?
    28:13 Why waiting until it rains is the most expensive mistake?
    29:45 How do roof decisions impact future HOA boards?

    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

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    36 min
  • 140 | Top 3 Trends Facing Community Associations in 2026
    Jan 12 2026

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    AI, incivility, and staffing shortages… these are the top trends community associations must prepare for in 2026!
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    2026 is not business as usual for community associations (but neither was last year!). Robert, Kevin, and Julie break down the three biggest trends shaping the year ahead, including rising incivility, misuse of AI, staffing challenges, and growing financial pressure. So how HOA board members like yourself can protect trust, fulfill fiduciary responsibilities, and lead with clarity as communities face higher costs, older infrastructure, and increasing complexity. Preparation today determines stability tomorrow!

    Chapters:

    00:00 Why are Community Associations entering 2026 under more pressure?

    00:51 Why did Robert, Kevin, and Julie gather to discuss future trends together?

    04:07 Why is incivility the number one threat facing associations?

    04:49 How did COVID permanently change HOA behavior?

    06:45 Why can’t boards control others, only their reactions?

    07:35 Why are board members always being watched?

    08:33 How does better communication lower community tension?

    09:57 How can boards release pressure before conflict erupts?

    10:13 Why is leadership a political role in associations?

    12:34 How does having a clear goal stabilize HOA decision making?

    14:03 Why do vision and mission statements lower the temperature?

    16:21 How long does it take to repair trust in a community?

    18:26 Ad Break - Association Reserves

    18:57 Why is financial stress amplifying community conflict?

    19:21 Why is AI not a defendable position for HOA decisions?

    21:02 How should boards actually use AI safely?

    23:59 Why does fiduciary responsibility still require human judgment?

    25:15 Why is staffing becoming a crisis for HOAs?

    27:17 Why do boards struggle to recruit and retain volunteers?

    30:24 Why are older associations facing greater financial strain?

    33:43 Why must assessments rise as associations age?

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    38 min
  • 139 | HOA Board Heroes: Where to Begin with HOA Deferred Maintenance
    Jan 5 2026

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    Deferred maintenance doesn’t happen overnight. Learn where HOA boards get stuck and how to start fixing problems before they explode!

    ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/

    Deferred maintenance quietly destroys HOAs long before anyone admits there’s a problem. HOA Board Hero Lisa Pieropan shares what happens when boards delay repairs, underestimate risk, and lose political capital with homeowners. Her community’s crumbling infrastructure & recall elections exposed the real cost of waiting and how strong HOA boards decide where to begin before deferred maintenance turns into a crisis!

    Chapters:

    00:00 How can deferred maintenance expose an HOA to legal risk?
    00:59 How can an HOA ignore problems for decades?
    05:08 What finally forces boards to confront deferred maintenance?
    06:13 Why does trying to fix everything overwhelm HOA boards?
    07:14 How does lack of board training make problems worse?
    08:01 Why don’t most HOA boards understand their legal duties?
    09:34 How did surveying homeowners reveal the real issues?
    10:46 Why weren’t owners asking for upgrades, just basics?
    12:06 What happens when repairs finally require more money?
    12:46 How can backlash and recalls stop progress cold?
    14:13 Why does HOA infighting freeze maintenance projects?
    15:48 How do personal agendas violate fiduciary duty?
    16:31 When do assessment increases become unavoidable?
    19:23 Why does political capital matter more than money?
    20:58 How does proactive communication soften resistance?
    23:32 Ad Break - FiPhO Score
    24:03 How did turf reduction become a financial strategy?
    27:05 How can edible landscaping build goodwill and savings?
    28:29 Why did fruit trees become the HOA’s most loved amenity?
    33:09 Why is homeowner engagement so hard for boards?
    33:47 How did visual updates change owner perception?
    35:05 How does transparency protect the HOA long term?
    36:40 What responsibility do most HOA owners misunderstand?

    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

    Podcast Links:
    Full Episode List
    Watch On Youtube

    Engage in the conversation!

    Call our 24/7 voicemail line at (805) 203-3130 or send an email or voice memo to podcast@reservestudy.com

    Nominate yourself or a Board Hero you Know!
    Board Hero Nominations

    Boardmember Merch Store!

    Connect with Hosts on LinkedIn

    Julie Adamen

    Kevin Davis, CIRMS

    Robert Nordlund, PE

    Support Our Sponsors

    Association Insights & Marketplace

    Association Reserves

    Community Financials

    Kevin Davis Insurance Services

    Stokelight Video & Marketing

    The Inspectors of Election

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    40 min
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