HOA selective enforcement: Are rules being enforced evenly?
Selective enforcement is when a homeowners association enforces a rule against some, but not all homeowners.
Creating a homeowners association violation letter
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 […]
What Bill 1588 means for Texas HOAs
Bill 1588 aims to help Texas owners and associations remove some of the constricting or archaic rules that make HOA living less enjoyable.
Fair Housing Act: What to know about accommodating HOA residents with disabilities
While the FHA seems straightforward, it can be hard for HOAs to balance individual needs of owners with collective needs of the association.
HOAs and home surveillance cameras
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.
Lawsuits: What to do if an owner sues the association
HOA lawsuits are not uncommon. The good news is that most lawsuits filed against HOAs do not go before a judge.
The developer’s role in creating CC&Rs
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.
Resolving Strata Complaints
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 […]
HOA Liens
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 […]
What to do when residents repeatedly break condo rules
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. […]
Who can be a condo board member?
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 […]
HOA transitions
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: Expanded Jurisdiction for the CAT
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 […]
Bill 16: The changes that every co-owner should know about
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 […]
Tips for tracking and managing HOA violations
There’s no singular way to track and manage the violations that occur within your community, but some systems are more effective than others.
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