HOAs Can Achieve Compliance With Rules Through an Effective “Suspension of Privileges” Policy

It is commonplace for homeowners associations to experience problems relating to the payment of assessments and/or rules violations by members of the association and their family and guests. The most common methodology used for the enforcement of rules has traditionally been the imposition of monetary fines through the enforcement of a “fine policy” that has been properly adopted and published by the association. Another effective method of achieving compliance with the governing documents for a homeowners’ association is to use an HOA Suspension of Privileges policy. A suspension of a member’s privileges will also extend to co-owners and occupants, as well as tenants of the owner.