Category Archives: HOA Rules
Homeowners are often overwhelmed at all the information contained in their HOA’s governing documents. It’s no wonder— an association’s covenants, conditions & restrictions (CC&Rs), bylaws and rules & regulations are packed with information, some of which is written in dense legalese. When we published our article about “Understanding the Differences between CC&RS, Bylaws and Rules…
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Your community’s CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) are probably 100+ pages packed with legal-sounding jargon. It can be a lot to get through. If you just moved into a community—or decided to finally crack open your governing documents after living in an HOA for awhile, here’s some good news: there are really only two main…
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Violation notices are the least-liked aspect of living in a community with a homeowners’ association. However, it’s important to remember that violation notices aren’t punitive. The reason rules and regulations are in place is to make your community look great and increase your property value. It can be frustrating to keep track of the many…
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Do you have great ideas about how your community can be managed more efficiently? Would you like to become more involved in your HOA’s daily operations? Do you have the time, dedication and enthusiasm to regularly volunteer your skills for the benefit of your community? If so, then you’re a perfect candidate to run for…
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Many homeowners aren’t entirely clear about the mechanics of governance that apply to their homeowners association. It’s understandable–when you become a member of a homeowners association, you become a member of a non-profit mutual benefit corporation. This corporation is governed by Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Covenants, Conditions& Restrictions (CC&Rs) and usually involves a property management…
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Your community’s governing documents provide a framework for your HOA’s structure, operations, and standards. We have covered the distinctions between the different types of governing document in a previous post, but here is a quick summary: Bylaws outline the operational structure of the Association. Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions cover the rights and obligations of the…
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So you purchased a property in a community governed by a homeowners association (HOA). But what does that really mean? What are your rights and benefits under this structure? How does an HOA really run? Where can you turn if you have questions? Many homeowners miss out on the true value of their HOA because…
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As a community association management company, we often receive inquiries about the differences between governing documents and where to look for specific guidelines regarding particular issues. We have detailed the differences between each type of governing document in an article titled “Understanding the Differences between CC&Rs, Bylaws and Rules & Regulations” but here is the…
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Many homeowners who live in HOA’s come to us seeking clarity about who is responsible for what in terms of their homes, yards, and amenities. We hear all sorts of questions, including things like: Am I responsible for trimming the trees near the sidewalk? (Answer: Depends on whether the tree is within your property lines)…
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