When to Amend Your Governing Documents

Maintenance in your community isn’t limited to buildings and common areas – it also applies to your governing documents. Laws, technologies and responsibilities are always changing, and discrepancies between these items and your governing documents can crop up over time, making updates crucial for keeping your documents relevant and enforceable. But it can be difficult to discern whether certain adjustments should be priority, especially since changing your documents takes …

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CC&R’S, BYLAWS AND RULES & REGULATIONS

Your homeowners association has three types of governing documents: Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (called “CC&Rs”), Rules & Regulations, and Bylaws. Frequently, the function of these documents or the role the property management company plays in implementing them can be confusing. Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) This is a legally binding document that is officially recorded and filed with your state. Your CC&Rs cover the rights and obligations of the homeowners …