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Applying architectural guidelines and procedures uniformly is a major objective of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).  Like the board, the ARC should treat everyone the same.  It should not, for example, require one owner to submit a $250 deposit to review plans, while reviewing a committee members’ neighbor’s plans for free,  or approve one person’sGo to Resource

When writing rules, boards should use simple concepts and words. If residents understand rules, they’re more likely to comply with them. For example, board members may attempt to lend authority to their writing by inserting multi-syllabic legal words. Though rules should have a solid legal basis, those who read them must be able to understandGo to Resource

Whether you live in a single family, townhome, or condominium community, your association most likely has speed limits set for the private streets within your community.  The purpose of speed limits is to protect residents and guests of the community.  Whenever drivers fail to obey the speed limits set on private roadways, they pose anGo to Resource

With the changing season, associations across the country will be dealing with the Three Ps – Pools, Parking and Pets.  The Three Ps tend to pose problems for most associations during the spring and summer months.  With a little advanced planning and regular attention to these issues, associations can reduce the headaches these common issuesGo to Resource

Your board wants to go on a property and correct a covenant violation themselves.  Can you?  Even if you have legal authorization, should you?  Read on for the risks and rewards of using authorization to go onto someone else’s property to resolve a covenant violation. First and foremost you must review the governing documents forGo to Resource