Our business model revolves around service, and not just to board members. HOAs have a definitely have an image problem but hopefully we can change that. While most “HOA Management Companies” focus all their efforts on marketing to board members, we want to set ourselves apart by making homeowners an equal priority.  It’s pretty common to have a feeling of helplessness when faced with HOA matters.  Not knowing who to turn to for help can make your experience of living in an HOA community cause you to reconsider your home purchase and just have a feeling of dread.  Your home is your escape from the world and when there’s a dark cloud of negativity surrounding it, it’s difficult to totally relax.  We get that. It doesn’t need to be that way.  HOAs have a purpose and one that should be considered beneficial to homeowners, not a cumbersome burden.

Dowgal Community Association Services (DCAS) can help!

The purpose of an HOA is simple – maintain home values in a uniform manner.  That’s the basic purpose.  HOAs are not government entities, they are in place for the sole purpose of enforcing deed restrictions and maintaining common areas.  Many try to create a perception of ultimate control.  It’s common to hear people say, when you buy in an HOA, you don’t truly “own your home” – this is not true.  You own a home in a Deed Restricted community, that’s it.  The HOA can’t control anything not specifically incorporated into your Deed Restrictions.  If you feel like you’re being unfairly treated, there’s only two scenarios that exist – First, you may not have fully understood the Deed Restrictions and are at odds with the rules, or second, you may have either an HOA Board of Directors or Management Company working on their behalf, that is exerting authority they don’t actually have.  We can help with this.  We offer free initial consultations to understand your concern and we might be able to quickly answer your question, or we can perform a full detailed analysis of your situation by reviewing your governing documents and providing our opinion on what your options may be.  If you become our client, we can contact your HOA on your behalf if necessary and try to work through the issues and if necessary, provide an opinion on what to do next if they will not work with you.  To be clear, we are not attorneys; however, we partner with one of the most highly respected law firms in Florida that specializes in HOA matters.  They have years of experience defending homeowners’ legal rights if your matter requires escalation.  The State of Florida typically frowns on HOA overreach and if you believe they are violating their own Deed Restrictions by creating power they don’t have, you do have options and it may be at the HOA’s expense.

Sometimes, you already know what the issue is like maybe landscaping issues, or your driveway needs to be cleaned and you don’t know who to call. Maybe you’re new to the area.  We can help with that too!  DCAS works with many different vendors that handle everything from landscaping issues and cleaning to debris removal – we have vendors that can help resolve your issue and if we don’t, we can help you find one.  Contact us today and let us know how we can help!