Utah HOA Law Blog
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...
What’s involved with a nonjudicial foreclosure in a Utah HOA?
If you serve on an HOA board, you probably do it because you love your community and want to make it a better place. Having rules and standards can help improve property values for everyone. Unless your HOA wants to lose its authority, you have to carefully and...
Is it time to redo our governing documents?
There is no question that Governing Documents (namely, CCRs and Bylaws) need to be updated from time to time. This is primarily due to two issues (1) changing statutes; and (2) best practices. Consequently, a common question we receive from both new and old...
Ways to get HOA homeowners to pay their unpaid assessments
If you are part of the board for the local homeowners association (HOA), your position likely comes with some stressful obligations. You have to advocate for the entire community and also enforce rules and regulations for those who own homes in your HOA. Part of...