Selective enforcement is when a homeowners association enforces a rule against some, but not all homeowners.

If you live in or manage a homeowners association, you know that there are pages of rules to follow. At some point, whether on purpose or by accident, someone will break one of those rules. When this happens, the board of directors must try to help the owner correct the behaviour or action so that […]

Bill 1588 aims to help Texas owners and associations remove some of the constricting or archaic rules that make HOA living less enjoyable.

While the FHA seems straightforward, it can be hard for HOAs to balance individual needs of owners with collective needs of the association.

Does living in an HOA impact what owners can do when it comes to surveillance cameras? Yes, but owners should still be able to use them.

HOA lawsuits are not uncommon. The good news is that most lawsuits filed against HOAs do not go before a judge.

The goal of the CC&Rs is to protect, preserve, and enhance property values in the HOA, so this document must be detailed and thorough.

When talking about strata council members’ roles and responsibilities, there is almost always an emphasis placed on the requirement to enforce the bylaws and rules. Rule enforcement, while not something council members look forward to, is a critical part of maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for the people who live in the strata. If […]

When someone buys a home that belongs to a planned community with covenants, they are generally expected to pay fees and assessments to a homeowners’ association. Though most owners pay these fees without any problems, HOAs can take serious action if an owner refuses to keep up with their financial obligations. Download our notice of […]

Every condo community is required to operate according to its rules and bylaws. Owners, tenants and visitors are all expected to follow them. And while they may feel burdensome at times, rules help promote the safety of owners, and prevent unreasonable interference to the use and enjoyment of the building, common elements, and individual units. […]

In 2017, news broke that a group of Toronto condo board members conspired to divert hundreds of thousands of dollars from a building’s operating budget into their own pockets. The group posed as condo owners, forged ballots and managed to take control of a condo board in 2016. Some of these individuals had allegedly infiltrated as many […]

When an HOA is turned over from a declarant, developer or builder, and control is given to members who live in the development, this process is referred to as the transition. HOA transitions are critically important to the future health and stability of developments. The group responsible for taking over will almost certainly require professional assistance from […]

Parking, pets, vehicles and storage. These are four issues that can create stress, frustration, and conflict for any condo community. When they become a problem, finding a resolution is generally not a clear or straightforward path, and some owners get to a point where they feel as though litigation is their only option.In Ontario, the […]

In Quebec, most condos can be classified as divided co-ownerships. That means the building has private areas (the owners’ units) and common areas that all of the owners share (party rooms, pools, outdoor spaces, etc.).    The Quebec Government passed Bill 16 in December of 2019, and this new law will impact some of the […]

There’s no singular way to track and manage the violations that occur within your community, but some systems are more effective than others.