Over the years, the law with respect to community associations has changed and morphed in many ways. If your community’s documents are more than five years old, it may be time to examine your documents and determine if they are doing your association more harm than good. Analyze the Risk Consider having your documents reviewedGo to Resource
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If your community’s declaration is silent as to interior alterations of units, did you know that Section 211(a) of CCIOA authorizes owners to make improvements or alterations to their units without seeking board approval? Specifically, Section 211(a) authorizes owners in post-CCIOA communities (communities created after July 1, 1992) to make improvements and alterations inside theirGo to Resource
You’ve, no doubt, heard the terms “resolutions, policies, rules, and regulations” used many times in the industry. But have you ever wondered what all these different terms mean and whether there is a difference in which term you use? Despite popular belief, there are subtle differences in these terms outlined in the checklist below. AsGo to Resource
Have you ever needed to pursue litigation against an owner for either covenant enforcement violations or failure to pay assessments? Have you ever considered amending the declaration for your community? Have you ever considered obtaining FHA certification of your community so that borrowers can obtain FHA insured loans? Chances are a majority of associations wouldGo to Resource
Many day to day questions facing board members, managers and homeowners are easily answered in the association’s governing documents. But understanding your governing documents can be a daunting task and may, at times, seem overwhelming. This article provides tips on how to help you understand your governing documents and what information is contained in eachGo to Resource