According to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a violation of the Fair Housing Act does not occur until a requested accommodation is first refused. In a recent case from Hawaii, a homeowner was granted temporary permission to keep a companion pet while the Board of Directors investigated the request. According to the court theGo to Resource
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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