using homeowners in HOA to be paid for services

I think your asking if an owner/member can skip paying part of their dues IF they do work for the HOA? The answer would be no. IT's best to pay the HOA member for their work (If agreed on by the board) than deduct any payments from their assessments. It's a complicated accounting thing to do it the other way. Especially IF a member gets angry and refuses to pay their dues. How would you sort out what they owed against compensating for their time/energy for the work they did?

I would allow members the right to provide a competative sealed bid and if qualified and awarded a contract have them provide adequate insurance. They are paid in accordance with the agreement. The payment for services rendered is totally separate from paying their assessments on their property.

• Never give a reduction or rebate in dues for work performed by homeowners. This will set the worst kind of precedent. Every homeowner could “invent” work done for the Association and expect the same treatment. Keep accounts receivable and accounts payable separated.

• Except for emergencies, try to get at least three competitive bids for work done for the Association. If a unit owner is qualified to bid on the job, then inspect their bid the same as all others. Insist on licensed, insured contractors for all work. Otherwise, should anything go awry there would be no recourse.

• For “casual labor”, consider hiring a licensed handyman, but set a reasonable dollar limit on what qualifies as a “casual labor”.