Posts tagged Fines
3 Fundamental Steps A Board Takes To Enforce HOA Rules
3 Fundamental Steps A Board Takes To Enforce HOA Rules

For homeowners living in homeowners' association communities, one of the questions often asked is what happens when HOA rules are ignored? How do homeowners' associations enforce them?  Can a homeowners' association fine owners?  How can members of the community respond to violation notices of HOA Rules? These are all issues that individuals who reside in communities governed by homeowners' associations and those who are considering purchasing properties in such communities need to carefully consider.

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EnforcementLynn M. Smith, Esq.Fines, Self-Help, Utility Shut-off, Lawsuit, Complaint, HOA Rules
HOA Violations: The Homeowner's Right to a Fair Due Process
HOA Violations: The Homeowner's Right to a Fair Due Process

All condominium, cooperative, and homeowner associations ("Association") are subject to basic rules of due process under the law. Although the Association has a fiduciary duty to enact and enforce rules to promote health, happiness, and peace of mind of owners, the Association through its body of authority, must act in good faith and offer owners fair procedures... 

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EnforcementTammy Y. HayesDue Process, Notice & Hearing Requirements, Fines