A homeowners association’s primary functions are to maintain common areas within the community and enforce restrictions and covenants. Common areas (or “common elements” in the statute) are the property within a development that is collectively owned by all homeowners through the association. Common elements might include private roads, a community pool, playground, or other recreational facilities, or - in the case of a condo association - the portions of the building that are not part of any particular owner’s unit, like the roof, elevator, or lobby.
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