If you’re on an HOA board—or living in a neighborhood where the board is voting on cameras at the entrance—there’s a conversation happening across the country that you need to
How HOAs Can Enforce Parking Rules Without Relying Entirely on Towing
HOA parking enforcement has traditionally relied on one tool: call a towing company. A vehicle violates the rules, a tow is dispatched, the vehicle owner gets an expensive surprise. The
Privacy-First LPR for HOAs: License Plate Recognition Without Police Network Access
HOAs deserve license plate recognition technology that secures their community without feeding a national surveillance network. This guide explains what privacy-first LPR means, why it matters in 2026, and how
Flock Safety and ICE: What Your HOA Board Needs to Know Before Renewing
If your HOA board is preparing to renew your Flock Safety contract, there is critical information you need before signing. In 2025, it became public that Flock Safety cameras were
Why 30+ Cities Canceled Flock Safety Contracts in 2025 — And What HOAs Should Do Now
Breaking: At least 30 US cities and municipalities canceled or deactivated their Flock Safety license plate reader contracts in 2025 and early 2026 — citing unauthorized ICE data access, federal
Solar-Powered Security Camera Comparison for Apartments (2026)
Traditional security cameras for apartments require power cables, ethernet runs, and electricians — adding $500–$2,000 per camera in installation costs before the first image is captured. Solar-powered cameras eliminate all
LPR Cameras vs Security Guards: Which Is Better for HOAs?
HOAs debate this every year: pay for a security guard, install LPR cameras, or both? This guide breaks down the real cost, effectiveness, and use case for each — so
Flock Safety Privacy Concerns: What HOA Boards Need to Know
Before your HOA board votes to install Flock Safety cameras, there are privacy, security, and data-sharing issues that Flock’s sales team won’t raise. This guide summarizes what HOA boards need
Can My HOA Tow My Car? Rules by State (2026)
HOAs can tow vehicles — but the rules on when, how, and with what notice vary dramatically by state. Getting it wrong exposes your HOA to wrongful towing lawsuits. This
HOA Parking Software Comparison: 8 Tools Ranked (2026)
Parking is the #1 complaint in HOA communities. Dozens of software tools claim to solve it. This guide ranks 8 of the most widely used HOA parking enforcement platforms in