The association, under its documents and local laws, has the authority to charge annual, special, and capital assessments against all owners in the community to pay for the maintenance expenses and improvements to the common areas. The common areas consist of parks, pools, gyms, sidewalks, and any other area in the community, except those portions which lie within the boundaries of the owner's property.
Read MoreThe local statutes and recorded Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (the "CC&Rs" or "Declaration") serve to establish the association's authority to charge maintenance fees and enforce non-compliance against all owners and properties subject to its authority. The HOA fees cover the costs of the maintenance and repair of the common areas, amenities, and operation of the association to preserve property values.
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