Governing Documents
The “Governing Documents” category contains articles and court case decisions that involve issues relating to the governing documents for a homeowners association.
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Adopting, Amending and Repealing “Operating Rules” in Homeowners Associations
- Board of Directors, Governing Documents
In homeowners’ associations, general regulations that pertain to the conduct of members and/or the operations of the association are described
Court Awards Association Attorney’s Fees but Allows Owners to Keep Completed Structure Built in Violation of CC&Rs
- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Governing Documents
This case involved a dispute between property owners (“Owners”) and their homeowners association (“Association”) over Owners’ construction of a 2,400-
Court Says Association is Responsible for Repairing and Maintaining the “Crawl Space” Under Owner’s Condominium Unit.
- Case Decisions, Governing Documents, Use and Maintenance
This case involved a dispute between a property owner (“Owner”) and her homeowners association (“Association”) over: (i) whether Owner or
Association Members Should Utilize the “Open Forum” Session of Board of Directors Meetings
- Board of Directors, Governing Documents
The “open forum” session of a Homeowners Association (HOA) board of directors meeting is a designated time during the meeting
- Case Decisions, Governing Documents, Ownership and Transfer of Interest
This case involved a dispute between a group of property owners (“Owners”) and their homeowners’ association (“Association”) over the validity
Suggested Procedures For Homeowners Associations that Suffer Hurricane Damage
- Board of Directors, Governing Documents
After a homeowner’s association (HOA) suffers damage from a hurricane, it is essential to follow a structured recovery process to
- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Governing Documents
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner’s association (“Association”) and the owner of a property (“Owner”) within the common
COURT ORDERS SHORT TERM RENTAL RESTRICTION THAT CONFLICTED WITH RIGHTS GRANTED IN DECLARATION WAS VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE
- Case Decisions, Governing Documents, Ownership and Transfer of Interest
This case involved a dispute between a group of homeowners (“Owners”) and their homeowners association (“Association”) over the rights of
Understanding Your Right to “Quiet Enjoyment” of Your Home or Condominium
- Governing Documents, Use and Maintenance
“Quiet Enjoyment” is the right of the property owner or tenant to enjoy his or her property in peace without
