Homeowners Association Rules and Regulations The rules vary from one HOA to another. Some HOAs are pretty relaxed—they just have rules that are common sense or common courtesy like, “Pick up after your dog” or “Don’t paint your house pink.” Other HOAs have lots of rules. Their CC...
“Every board member has a fiduciary duty to the association,” says Peyton. “You really don’t violate it unless you reach into the realm of criminal level conduct. Most other board decisions and actions will be covered by the Business Judgment Rule—if you are stealing from the association...
Note, as indicated for “subsequent fines,” it is important to have a schedule of fines or fining policy in place in the governing documents (if not in the CC&Rs, then in the rules or separate policy) that allows for levying more than one fine for the same violation without having to...
Shared facilities may include parking lots and garages, laundry rooms, community meeting spaces, dog parks, pools, and clubhouses. HOAs are governed by a group of the individual unit owners or a property manager. Rules are regulations are often restrictive, especially when units are in close pro...