Memorial Parkway HOA Considers Management Shift: Residents Encouraged to Weigh In
Change is on the horizon for Memorial Parkway, and the community faces an important decision about how its homeowners association (HOA) will be managed moving forward. With the recent resignation of the current office manager—following a similar departure last year—the neighborhood stands at a crossroads: should the HOA continue to operate as a self-managed entity, or is it time to bring in a professional management company?
The Memorial Parkway HOA Board has laid out the pros and cons of each path to help residents make an informed choice. To ensure that your voice is heard during this pivotal moment, take a moment to review the letter below from the Memorial Parkway HOA and share your feedback via the linked survey. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of how our neighborhood is cared for.
Dear Memorial Parkway Neighbors,
We want to keep you informed about critical developments in how our HOA is being managed. Last year, our Office Manager resigned. Our current office manager has also submitted their notice, placing our community at a pivotal crossroads in how we move forward.
Residents deserve to be fully aware of how these decisions are being made and what they could mean for our community. For better or worse, either path—remaining self-managed or hiring a management company—will bring change. The goal is to make the most informed, community-driven decision possible.
To help you better understand the potential impacts, here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of each approach:
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Self-Managed HOA |
HOA Management Company |
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More control and flexibility for the board. Cost-effective. Allows deep community involvement. |
Provides professional structure. Relieves the board of day-to-day tasks. Tends have higher costs. |
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May lead to difficulty sourcing vendors due to job size and scope. As well as insurance and warranty fulfillment. |
Offers access to a network of insured vendors, solving our issue with getting competitive quotes. |
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Slower enforcement and communication and visibility of managed controlables. There is a higher probability of missed deadlines, filings, and documentations. |
Handles enforcement, applications, and violations efficiently. Access to enhanced technology that streamlines and categorizes important measurables. |
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The board retains legal responsibility. Must maintain compliance independently. |
No exceptions are typically granted. Menu-driven cost structure for incidentals leading to detailed costing. Evaluation is needed to identify what is necessary and meets the HOA needs. |
Your feedback matters, and we encourage open, honest dialogue as we navigate this important decision together. Please take a moment to complete the survey linked below—this is the best place to share your comments and input. As always, you are welcome to email the office with questions at office@mphoa.org.
We kindly ask that you refrain from calling the office to voice concerns. This is a complex and sensitive decision, and our office staff is working hard to keep operations running smoothly during this transition. We appreciate your understanding, respect, and patience as we move through this process.
Sincerely,
Your Memorial Parkway HOA Board
