Associations enter into contracts on a regular basis for various items ranging from general landscaping to major projects such as roofing and fence replacement. Most of the time, these contracts are written on behalf of the contractors and are standard pre-printed forms. These types of contracts leave little room for negotiation, are often missing keyGo to Resource
Amending Your Governing Documents Resources
Trying to keep communities looking good is one of the most important goals for homeowners associations; in fact, it is one of the main reasons people purchase homes in HOAs. Unfortunately, enforcing governing documents is not an easy task and there are oftentimes provisions in the governing documents that make it even tougher. To assistGo to Resource
The primary “governing documents” of an association are the declaration, articles of incorporation, and bylaws. When properly drafted, all three governing documents work together and have separate roles addressing different aspects of associations’ governances. Unfortunately, all too often documents are not drafted correctly, which results in overlapping and contrary provisions between documents and provisions writtenGo to Resource
Each association has its own set of documents which governs the relationship between owners and the association. This brief video will help you define and understand the role of these governing documents in your association.
Board members and managers serving community associations are confronted with a daunting list of obligations. These responsibilities include budgeting and financial issues; repair, maintenance and construction issues; legal interpretations, issues and disputes; planning, evaluation and policymaking; as well as devising information systems and governance procedures to fulfill all of these functions. This article provides aGo to Resource