Unfortunately, being a friendly neighbor will not always result in a resolution. Let us assume at this point that you have tried to be positive and work with your neighbor to solve issues which are concerning you. Notwithstanding your best efforts, your neighbor has blown you off and shows no interest in addressing your concerns. […]
Another source of contention that is almost always avoidable deals with the actions of tenants. As an owner, you are generally responsible for the actions of your tenants within the association. If your tenant violates the association’s governing documents, you will likely receive a warning letter, hearing notice or ultimately you may be served with […]
The buck stops with the board of directors. When you strip out all of the politics and the neighbor issues and everything else, in your association you realize that ultimately the buck stops with the board. The board is elected by the members to accomplish the tasks required of the corporation by the governing documents. […]
Another important function of the association’s board of directors is to enforce governing documents. Unfortunately this function is often viewed with disdain by owners against whom enforcement is being sought. Owners on the receiving end of enforcement proceedings often feel that they are being unfairly singled out. When taking action, an association’s board must strive […]
We all know and love our HOAs, but do we really understand an association’s purpose? There are two essential purposes which lie at the heart of every association: The first purpose is to maintain any common areas or maintenance easement areas (areas owned by an owner but maintained by the association) which exist within the […]