The homeowners association is a home and community. When you chose to be a member, you agreed to some unique obligations to the community and to other residents within it.
1. Read and comply with the community’s governing documents
You should have received a package of documents well before you closed on your home. If you didn’t, check the Association’s website or ask the manager or a member of the HOA board for copies. Make sure you understand what’s included in them, particularly the rules about pets, parking, your home’s exterior maintenance, architectural guidelines and when you must pay Association assessments.
2. Provide current contact information to Association board members or the manager
Make sure they know how to reach you in case of an emergency, and ask them to notify you of Association meetings and other important events.
3. Maintain your property according to established standards
The community’s appearance can add value to all the homes within it—including yours—so it’s important to keep landscaping neatly groomed and your home’s exterior well-maintained.
See F.A.Q. section to obtain homeowner recommendations for Landscapers
4. Treat Association leaders honestly and respectfully
Board members are homeowners just like you. They have volunteered to give their time and energy freely to govern the community. While you should share your concerns about the community with them, do so in a way that’s constructive, informative and helpful.
5. Attend HOA board meetings and vote in community elections
Board meetings are open to all who wish to sit in and keep up with issues under discussion. The homeowners association is a democracy, and your voice and vote can affect important issues.
6. Pay Association assessments and other obligations on time
Your regular assessments pay for common-area maintenance, amenities and other shared expenses. If you don’t pay on time, the burden for paying your portion of the Association’s bills falls on your neighbors. Contact CCR Management if you’re having problems, to discuss alternative payment arrangements.
Use these reminders for yourself or to send to members in your community to encourage a peaceful and proactive Association.
