Architectural Control

Ask SAM: How do I ensure changes to my home conform to my HOA’s ‘Harmony of the Community’ clause?

Q: We live in a community with a homeowners association. The covenants indicate that any architectural modifications must conform to…

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The Homeowner’s Guide to Architectural Review Requests

One of the greatest joys of being a homeowner is being able to make your space your own. However, when…

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What Projects Require HOA Approval? Plan Carefully Before Starting a Project

A new home project can be exciting, but there’s something that all homeowners in an HOA need to be aware…

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Architectural Committees Formal Procedures, Published Standards, and Self Help (FL)

There are strict legal requirements that a homeowners’ association’s (HOA) architectural review committee (ARC) must follow, most especially if the…

1 year ago

Architectural Committees Formal Procedures, Published Standards, and Self Help (FL)

There are strict legal requirements that a homeowners’ association’s (HOA) architectural review committee (ARC) must follow, most especially if the…

1 year ago

West Van condo owners ordered to repair structural damage caused by unpermitted renovation (BC)

The Garrows took their strata to Civil Resolution Tribunal, attempting to have the strata’s stop work order cancelled and seeking…

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Orangecrest Country Cmty. Ass’n v. Burns (CA)

Homeowner Burns submitted an architectural request for various improvements to her property, one of which was the construction of six-foot…

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Community Association Management and Architectural Controls

Architectural controls are necessary for an HOA’s ability to protect the homeowners’ investment and quality of life. Understanding architectural controls…

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What should you do if your HOA denies your project?

People who move into a neighborhood a homeowners’ association governs know that they will have to follow the rules of…

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HOA Backyard Rules: What Can And Can’t Homeowners Do

When it comes to HOA communities, rules are normal. That is why homeowners living in these communities, as well as…

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