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WHY DOES AN HOA
HAVE RULES?
When you purchase a home that's part of a
community association, you automatically
become a member of the association and
are responsible for following all its rules
and regulations. The primary purpose of
having community rules and standards is
to protect your investment as a homeowner
and provide a common framework for
neighbors. Rules are designed to preserve
the aesthetics of a neighborhood, protect
home values, maintain the area, and enforce
the community's covenants, conditions, and
restrictions, or CC&Rs.
Legally binding, the CC&Rs are the HOA's
most important and comprehensive
documents. They outline the rights of the
board, association, and residents, including
fee requirements, maintenance obligations,
remodeling and development restrictions,
and more.
Rules are additional regulations that help
enforce or clarify the CC&Rs. They may also
include items that aren't addressed in the
CC&Rs, like gym hours, occupancy limits,
and parking hours. The board, community
manager, or enforcement committee may
conduct regular inspections to ensure
residents are in compliance.
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