The holiday season is truly the most special time of the year. Filled with family and friends, good food, and beautiful events, it's no wonder people like to decorate.
Have you ever wondered how to implement a successful HOA holiday decorating plan? Read on to learn about HOA regulations for holiday decor.
Be Inclusive
Although Christmas is the most popular holiday in the US, it isn't the only one celebrated during the holiday season. Jewish people celebrate Hannukkah, while Kwanzaa is a staple holiday for African Americans.
Some people choose to not celebrate any holidays at all, but rather just to enjoy the festive season. Winter decorations, such as snowflakes, are always a nondenominational hit.
In common spaces, make sure to include decorations celebrating all holidays that occur during the season. You also need to ensure there aren't any guidelines that violate residents' ability to decorate for a holiday. Remember: First Amendment free speech protects their right to express themselves religiously.
Decorate Public Spaces
Get into the spirit by decorating public spaces. You can do a general theme that is nondenominational or do setups for specific holidays.
Some of the best decorations include twinkling lights, snowflakes, or general winter decor. They look pretty during the entire season and won't cause any complaints from residents.
Implement Scheduled Times
Holiday lights and displays can be fun to view and listen to, but not all night long. Similar to quiet times, make sure you have set times when residents can run their displays.
A good rule of thumb is to have all lights and noise displays turned off by 9 or 10 PM. This gives people time to enjoy the decorations without harassing neighbors late at night. Association dues also come with the expectation that your residents can sleep peacefully at night.
Set Decoration Dates
Similar to the scheduled daily times, it is also important to communicate dates. Make it clear in your HOA regulations that there are specific days when decorations can go up, as well as days they have to be taken down.
Many communities allow outdoor decorations for holidays between Thanksgiving and the week after New Year's. This gives residents time to celebrate, as well as leeway to take down decor after a hectic holiday schedule.
Offer Assistance for Residents
If you have elderly people living in your community, offer to help them put up decorations as part of your property maintenance.
Assistance will also help to avoid mishaps such as a fire hazard if lights are placed improperly.
HOA Holiday Decorating Guidelines Made Simple
If you run an HOA community, putting up holiday decorations should be the highlight of the year. With these simple HOA holiday decorating guidelines, you can have a beautiful winter season with few conflicts.
For homeowners associations in the Nashville area, you can't get much better than PMI Whiskey Trail. We can assist you with setting rules and regulations for your HOA community.
With our partnership and expertise, you can effectively run your HOA. Reach out to us today to learn more.
