Utah HOA Law Blog
Will it cost the HOA money to enforce property rules?
The primary purpose of a homeowner association (HOA) is to preserve the quality of a community and the property values of the homes within it. By establishing certain standards for home maintenance and resident behavior, HOAs can help eliminate certain known risks for...
What CC&R provisions should you use?
When running a community association, your CC&R documents – Covenants, Conditions And Restrictions – help to define what rules people have to follow. The regulations and obligations are laid out clearly, and people who are considering buying a home can decide if...
Can HOAs foreclose during major crises?
Homeowners’ associations are not usually things that residents like. While they have some benefits, they also have a lot of control over the properties within the HOA. One of the things that an HOA can do is foreclose on properties when the owners haven’t paid fees or...
Can your HOA board have closed meetings to discuss major issues?
Many homeowners in Utah are eager to move into a community with the homeowners association (HOA) board governing the neighborhood. A neighborhood with an HOA will be less prone to having poorly-maintained homes dragging down everyone's property values or problem...
How often should you have HOA board meetings?
Board meetings are an important part of running a homeowner’s association. You should hold board meetings regularly and on time, so that all homeowners or their representatives are able to be present. It is common to hold board meetings at least four times a year,...
What are Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions in an HOA?
In a homeowners’ association, something that the board will come across are Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The rules of the homeowners’ association are described in the CC&Rs, so that people in the community understand what they can do with...
Can your HOA prevent your family from accessing amenities?
Buying a house in a community managed by a homeowners association (HOA) should protect your rights, not infringe upon them. The HOA has rules that they should enforce uniformly for residents to maintain property values and provide the best experience for all community...
FREQUENTLY USED TERMS WITHIN AN HOA
Thanks for your support over the years. Let’s get back to some basics! This is truly a fundamental review of terms that you need to know. We wanted to share this information with you all to provide you a greater understanding of common phrases and definitions that...
3 tips for easier Homeowner’s Association meetings
In unprecedented times, it can be difficult for everyone who is part of a Homeowner’s Association to be present at meetings. From traveling for work to lockdowns across the country, meetings have been tough at the best of times. There are some excellent tips that can...
Tips for getting HOA members to follow the community rules
In theory, every person who moves into an HOA will read the community rules and not just agree to them, but choose the community because of them. The rules are there to create the type of community that everyone wants to live in. They should want to follow those rules...