Managing architectural changes in an HOA or COA requires a lot of organization. Association boards need to ensure that any proposed changes meet safety guidelines and comply with the bylaws of the association. As an association manager, much of this responsibility falls on your shoulders. Start you...
A homeowners association (HOA) is an organization tasked with governing the affairs of a real estate development owned by multiple parties such as an apartment building. HOAs are responsible for tasks such as ensuring building maintenance, deciding on whether to pursue larger renovation projects, and...
Your HOA might require you to adjust your timeline, change the hours your crew will work, or hire a different contractor. If the changes work for you, make them and resubmit your application or pitch some alternate solutions to the problems your HOA brought up in their denial. Keeping this...
9 common HOA rules violations to avoid Here are some of the most common areas regulated by HOA rules. Violating them might be easy to do, even unknowingly, so make sure you understand the ins and outs of your HOA’s bylaws. 1. Landscaping ...
The bylaws are intended to govern the administration of the planned community, and once adopted, should be promptly recorded with the recording officer of each county in which the planned community is located. Both the president and the secretary of the HOA must acknowledge that the bylaws are ...
HOAs have bylaws that vary from community to community and state to state. There are limitations to living in a community with an HOA, including regulations on what type of dog you’re allowed to own, whether or not you can install a hot tub or fire pit or the ability to rent out you...
Procedural motions, such as tabling discussion or referring the decision to a committee. Amendments to motions. The votes and final outcome. Certain motions, such as changes to the bylaws, require advance notice. If someone announces his intent to make the motion at the next meeting, the secre...
Homeowners Association.If the property is governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), this is the place to disclose that. Include information such as where to access HOA bylaws, insurance requirements and HOA dues. Water damage.If the property’s basement only floods in the spring but the purch...
In most cases, major renovations to the exterior of your home require HOA approval. Depending on your HOA’s bylaws, requesting approval can be a real hassle, and the association may forbid you from getting the siding you want most. Despite these nuisances, you shouldn’t skip this step wh...
Florida was ordered to cease using the association’s common funds to give the employees of its management firm holiday bonuses. In short, the condo’s bylaws forbade using common funds for paying non-HOA employees, and the condo’s contract with its management company made it explicit that ma...