Architectural Control

Understanding Landscaping Architectural Requirements for Co-owners

When it comes to maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of shared properties, understanding the landscaping architectural requirements is crucial…

1 week ago

Architectural Review Committees – Their Powers Get Slashed (FL)

HB 1203 made some major changes regarding architectural review committees. To sum it up, their powers were greatly slashed. Let’s…

2 weeks ago

Mastering ARC Applications: Best Practices for HOA Board Members

If you're part of a community association board, you will become familiar with Architectural Control – the process for reviewing…

1 month ago

Mastering the Architectural Review Process

Reviewing architectural applications is typically part of a community association manager’s bread and butter. However, the architectural review process can…

2 months ago

A Mooresville couple tried to paint their home. They were hit with a $1,000 fine from their HOA (NC)

Living in a neighborhood run by a homeowners association has its advantages, like maintaining uniformity with the exterior colors of…

2 months ago

Mastering Architectural Guidelines for Arizona HOAs

Architectural guidelines are more than mere regulations. They’re the keystones that shape the character and quality of our communities. These…

2 months ago

Architectural Reviews

February is the time of year when those of us in Ohio start thinking about sunnier and warmer days to…

2 months ago

HOA in push for color change painted ‘big white square’ on my house without my permission (FL)

Question: The paint committee in my HOA is telling me to change the color of my house to white because…

5 months ago

ARC process now reflects HOA rules (MD)

The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors approved two resolutions to conform with the Maryland HOA Act related to Architectural…

5 months ago

‘Grossly out of proportion’: HOA can’t tear down noncompliant homes (VA)

The Western District of Virginia held that it would be “grossly out of proportion” to allow a homeowner’s association, or…

6 months ago