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WHAT'S THE NAME
USED FOR OFFICIAL
COMMUNITY
DOCUMENTS?
Managed communities offer a guidebook for residents
and leaders. This guidebook can include documents
that are legally binding, so no matter where you are, it's
crucial to read and understand them. Violating the rules
and regulations of a community can result in warnings,
fines, or legal consequences.
UNITED STATES
The governing documents are a collection of legally
binding forms, including the declaration, bylaws, rules
and regulations, articles of incorporation, and other
materials, that govern day-to-day functions. Residents
may receive these forms upon purchasing a property
with an HOA.
CANADA
Members of condo associations and strata corporations
in Canada must also abide by a set of guidelines.
Official strata documents are referred to as bylaws,
and many strata corporations have additional rules and
policies, as well.
MEXICO
In Mexico, the condominium regime is a set of legal
forms that contains a declaration, bylaws, rules,
regulations, architectural controls, fees, and much more.
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