Posts tagged Fines & Appeal Process
Fight Your HOA the Right Way—Or Else
Fight Your HOA the Right Way—Or Else

Today’s homeowner needs to know how to intelligently take on an HOA board if/when such a dispute may arise. As we will soon discuss, the mistaken judgment in pursuit of a claim against a homeowners' association could result in a five-figure legal bill. To assist if you are in such a problematic scenario, we will describe the three concepts you need to master before taking the fight to your homeowners' association: learning your association's CC&Rs, the relevant law regarding your dispute, and how to craftily pursue a resolution with your association's board.

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Dispute ResolutionBrian K. Berman, Esq.Fines & Appeal Process, FHA Violation, HOA Violation, HOA Violation letter, HOA Problems
A Guide to Architectural Control in Homeowners’ Associations
A Guide to Architectural Control in Homeowners’ Associations

The ability of a homeowners’ association to regulate certain property details, impose obligations on members, and levy fines is governed by a combination of statutory and case law in the jurisdiction where the association is located and the community's governing documents—including articles of incorporation, bylaws, declarations (also known as CC&Rs—Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), and rules and regulations, which contractually bind the homeowner association and its members.

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Architectural ControlKailey I. Jacomet, Esq.Architectural Standards, Architectural Variances, Due Process, Fines & Appeal Process, Application & Approval Process