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Common Interest Developments (aka Homeowner Associations)

Common Interest Development (aka Homeowner Associations)

The term “governing documents” is used as a general reference to the entire group of legally recognized paperwork that creates and controls a condominium project or planned unit development. The governing documents typically include a subdivision map and/or condominium plat, a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (or “CC&Rs”), Articles of Incorporation (if the project is incorporated), Bylaws, and Rules.

CC&Rs describe the rights and obligations of the homeowners’ association and of each owner. CC&Rs are recorded with the county recorder of the county where the property is located, and automatically bind anyone who becomes an owner of the property after the CC&Rs are recorded. CC&Rs vary widely in content and length, but usually cover some of the following topics:

  • The boundaries of the common area and of each unit or lot;
  • The legal description of the property;
  • The allocation of association operating costs among the owners
  • The mechanism for collecting owner payments;
  • Allocation of owner voting rights;
  • Any restrictions on alienation of units; and
  • The rights and protection of mortgage lenders.

Director Election and Term

Enforcement and Disputes

Insurance and Liability

Maintenance, Alteration, and Defects

Meetings and Decisions

Mortgages and Liens

Officers, Managers, and Committees

Owner Assessments

Ownership and Possession

Use of Common Area

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