When a homeowner purchases a home in a covenant protected community he/she enters into a contract with the association. The owner agrees to be bound by the restrictions contained in the community’s governing documents, which includes the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions that are recorded with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of the countyGo to Newsletter
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Did you know that Section 307(1) of CCIOA requires post-CCIOA associations to maintain common elements (including general and limited common elements) and owners to maintain their units in absence of a statement to the contrary in the declaration? Did you also know that this same provision authorizes associations and their agents to enter units forGo to Newsletter
It’s your annual meeting. You’ve called the meeting to order, officer reports have been given, and now you’re about to hold the election. All of a sudden a homeowner stands up and says, “I don’t think we have a quorum.” As the meeting chair, what should you do now? Parliamentary Tip: A quorum is theGo to Newsletter
Does your community have properties that are owned by banks? Unfortunately, bank owned properties have become commonplace in many communities due to the high number of foreclosures that continue to take place in today’s economy. These homes are likely vacant, with covenant violations (weeds and other maintenance issues come to mind), and most likely, assessmentsGo to Newsletter
On July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder signed Final Regulations revising the Department of Justices’ ADA regulations. Among other revisions, these new regulations created new standards for accessibility to pools and hot tubs for all “places of lodging” and “places of public recreation”. All compliance must be achieved by March 15, 2012, or uponGo to Newsletter