A homeowners association is designed to preserve the common welfare and the property values of the community. In a properly operated community, it does. In a poorly run community, it does not. The proper operating procedures are not difficult, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. This manual provides a step-by-step explanation of the requirements for meetings, membership voting, and the necessary parliamentary procedures. It serves as a guide to help ensure that the association carries out its responsibilities fairly and effectively.
This guide covers:
- Single-family Subdivisions
- Townhouse and Cluster Developments
- Mobile Homeowners Associations
- Master Community Associations
You will learn:
- The concept and purpose of a homeowners association
- The rights and responsibilities of individual owners
- How to run effective meetings
- What documents you need for meetings
- The rules of procedure and proper decorum
- The role of the board of directors
- The role of committees
- How to set a budget and deal with finances and insurance
- How to amend and enforce documents
In addition to the comprehensive text, there are twenty-eight forms and sample documents—all you need to run an effective homeowners association.
A homeowners association is designed to preserve the common welfare and the property values of the community. In a properly operated community, it does. In a poorly run community, it does not. The proper operating procedures are not difficult, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. This manual provides a step-by-step explanation of the requirements for meetings, membership voting, and the necessary parliamentary procedures. It serves as a guide to help ensure that the association carries out its responsibilities fairly and effectively.
This guide covers:
- Single-family Subdivisions
- Townhouse and Cluster Developments
- Mobile Homeowners Associations
- Master Community Associations
You will learn:
- The concept and purpose of a homeowners association
- The rights and responsibilities of individual owners
- How to run effective meetings
- What documents you need for meetings
- The rules of procedure and proper decorum
- The role of the board of directors
- The role of committees
- How to set a budget and deal with finances and insurance
- How to amend and enforce documents
In addition to the comprehensive text, there are twenty-eight forms and sample documents—all you need to run an effective homeowners association.