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WHAT IS AN HOA
VIOLATION?
Every homeowners' association (HOA)
has a set of governing documents, which
includes Codes, Covenants, and Restrictions
(CC&Rs), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation,
and other rules and regulations made by the
community. When an association member
breaks a rule, they've committed a violation.
After a violation has been recorded, the
member may receive a violation letter, also
known as a letter of non-compliance, from
the board of directors as the first step in
the enforcement process. In most cases,
a violation letter from the HOA will include
details about the offense, how to correct
it, information about potential fines, and a
deadline to respond or fix the issue.
As long-standing industry leaders, we at
Associa promote enforcement policies
that are respectful, actionable, and fair.
Usually, the first warning that a violation
has occurred, the violation letter should
state the facts while delivering a tone that's
professional, yet friendly. In this ebook, you'll
find everything you need to know about
drafting a formal violation letter, including
how and when to send a letter, steps for
creating a formal letter, and a violation letter
template to download and use.
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