5 board decision guides covering the vendor and contractor decisions self-managed HOA boards face most — from initial vendor selection through contract renewal, early termination, emergency repair authorization, and contractor dispute resolution.
Each guide covers a discrete stage of the vendor relationship — select the decision the board is currently facing.
Should we hire this vendor?
Should we renew this service contract?
Should we terminate this contract early?
Should we authorize an emergency repair?
How should we handle this contractor dispute?
Competitive bid requirements, insurance and license verification, contract document checklist, board spending authority — with a vendor selection gate.
Vendor performance evaluation, market pricing check, auto-renewal deadline management, and when to rebid vs. negotiate — with a contract renewal gate.
For-cause vs. convenience termination, cure period requirements, notice obligations, transition planning — with a contract termination gate.
What qualifies as a genuine emergency, board spend authority without a meeting, insurance claim triggers, and ratification requirements.
Defective work, non-completion, billing disputes — withhold triggers, cure demand procedures, mediation/arbitration paths, and mechanic's lien exposure.
Vendor profiles, contract tracking, bid comparison records, and work order history — organized in one workflow so the board always knows who the HOA is paying and why.
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