The Association has the power to fine a unit owner for violating the rules. So, it’s okay to send a note telling them and adding the fine to their account? NO. NO. NO. To quote a phrase from the movie, Mr. Mom, “You’re doing it Wrong”. Doing it wrong can cause a great deal of strife for a Board of Directors, and can cost the Association lots of money. So, let’s go over the procedure that must be followed to issue a fine properly, according to the Common Interest Ownership Act.