05/18/2026
Can you love your HOA President?
(Written by Aimee Bickers)
“Love” might be a strong word. That is, unless you’re my husband, who is required to love me despite the fact that I’m an HOA President.
Generally speaking, HOAs get a bad rap. Yes, sometimes that President may be the overbearing ogre of the neighborhood (but no, we will not call them “Karens” because we all know some amazing Karens, and that term is an absolute misnomer to them).
Good HOAs communicate, enforce, explain, and educate. A good HOA President sets the tone for the entire community through their actions and interactions.
I’ve seen all sides of this - as an attorney, as a homeowner, and as an HOA President.
I’m putting together something practical on how to actually do this role well (without creating a trail of chaos along the way) because while you may not love your HOA President … you shouldn’t dread hearing from them either.
If you’re on an HOA board (or have been voluntold about taking on a role), follow me for practical, real-world guidance on how to lead well, avoid common pitfalls, and actually make your community better.