Documents & Rules – General

HOA Homefront — The misunderstood ‘exclusive use common area’ (CA)

The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property — the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”), the “common…

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Homeowners write out racism in residential property deeds (MI)

The “Discharge of Prohibited Restrictive Covenants Act,” which state Sen. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, began working on in 2018 as a…

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Legislative Trend: Amending Discriminatory Covenants

Twenty two states adopted policies to address the removal of discriminatory or restrictive covenants in deeds and/or associations. In 2023,…

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What Are Your Legal Rights As A Homeowner In An HOA Community? (CA)

Homeowners in a homeowners association (HOA) community have specific rights protected by law. Hence, community residents must know their legal…

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What Is The Hierarchy of HOA Documents? (CA)

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) come with more than just a sense of community. They also have a set of rules and…

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Guide To Restrictive Covenants In Real Estate

When comparing homes to buy, you may discover that some communities have restrictive covenants in place. These housing rules are…

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Second Department says HOA Board Pet Restriction has to be a Declaration Amendment (NY)

The appeals court which governs over Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island, just issued a decision holding that the Meadowbrook…

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NJ Appellate Division Holds That HOA Declaration Trumps Prior Recorded Mortgage in Certain Instances

The New Jersey Appellate Division, in a published opinion, recently held that in certain instances, a recorded homeowners’ declaration of…

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Boards & Bylaws Part I: All About Bylaws

This multi-part series will help nonprofit executives and board members consider revisions and amendments to make your bylaws more congruent…

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The Difference between Bylaws vs. Operating Agreements (FL)

Discover how these documents compare and how they influence internal operations and external interactions.   Read the article.............................

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