Architectural Control Committees Serve a Need

Q. We live in a homeowner association and I have just been appointed to the architectural control committee. Some of the homeowners do not want such a committee, and many owners just ignore the process when they make exterior changes.  Our declaration of covenants requires advance approval before any such changes or additions can be made. Many people do not understand the concept of belonging to an association and when we try to explain, they become hostile.  How do we get homeowners to understand that this is not unique to our development?    Read the Q&A……………..

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