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Find an association-savvy attorney in your location, so that a set of governing documents can be crafted that covers all the variables in your development.
You may be able to save this expense by conducting a survey of owners with a series of benefits and drawbacks, to see how many would vote to become part of an association.
The caveat is this: you need 100% of the owners to be willing to be part of an association in order for its benefits and drawbacks to be in effect.
Best practices dictate that associations for sub-divisions be integral to the developer's initial plans, so that every owner understands from the beginning that there is an association in full force and effect.
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What are common areas in a subdivision?
Given that your subdivision is a home owners association, read your governing documents -- the land-use documents, usually CC&Rs -- to determine what elements of your subdivision are designated as common areas. Examples can be roadways, greenbelts, golf courses, swimming pools, club houses, tennis courts, walking trails, detention and retention ponds, and so forth. Generally, if there is no home owners association, then there are no common areas.
Who would be responsible for maintenance for a pool in a subdivision in which there is no home owners association?
The first question is: where is the pool? Who owns the property where the pool is located? If the subdivision is made up of individual owners, then the owner on whose property the pool exists is responsible for its maintenance. As well, it could be a public pool maintained by the local parks department.
Can a home owners' association prohibit jogging on streets?
They can if the streets are owned by the home owners' association rather than by a municipality.
If the subdivision is not complete do you have to pay home owners association dues on property bought before completion?
Read your public offering statement and governing documents to determine when owners begin paying association assessments. As well, understand the developer's responsibilities to pay assessments -- once they become due -- on undeveloped and unsold properties.
What is the web address of the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association Inc in Dennisville New Jersey?
The web address of the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association Inc is: http://dhhoa.dennistwp.org
Does South Dakota law require a Home Owners Association to be incorporated?
Generally, according to the site, below, Articles of Incorporation are required for any home owners association. An association-savvy attorney in North Dakota will be able to answer your question with precision.
Can you withdraw from your home owners association?
Yes. You can withdraw by selling your unit. Your unit is permanently connected to the association, by law.
Where is the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association Inc in Dennisville New Jersey located?
The address of the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association Inc is: Po Box 311, Dennisville, NJ 08214-8214
Where would you find grants for a Florida Home Owners Association?
Although your association may be a valid Florida non-profit corporation, grants are not generally a source of income. Association income is based on assessments paid by owners.
What do you do when being harassed by your home owners association?
Your home owners association may be requiring you to follow your governing documents. You can ask for a clarification of the violation for which you are being notified. Further, read your governing documents so that you understand the process the board can follow when 'curing' a violation. If you believe that contact from the home owners association is valid 'harassment' -- that you are not in violation of any covenant, condition, regulation, restriction or by-law -- you can involve the police.
How is a Homeowners Association formed in an existing subdivision?
To form a Homeowners Association in an existing subdivision, a majority of the homeowners in the subdivision typically vote to establish the association. The process usually involves gathering support from homeowners, drafting and adopting governing documents such as bylaws and covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), and registering the association with local authorities if required. It is essential to consult with legal professionals and follow any state or local regulations regarding the formation of homeowners associations.
Can a Home owners association require home owners to purchase liability insurance other than homeowners insurance?
Your answer depends on the association's motivation for the request. If, for example, you are proposing a major project that can hamper, harm or otherwise use common areas -- including roads and landscape owned by the association -- the association may require that you insure these assets. Your broker and the association's broker can work out the details and concretize the requirement.
