FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LEARN ABOUT Search for: About AMS Association Powers and Decision Making Association Structure and Funds Common Interest Developments (aka Homeowner Associations) A Who is the Declarant referred to in the governing documents, and why does the Declarant seem to have special privileges? The Declarant is the original developer of the project, and he/she/it has special privileges and rights because he/she/it had virtually complete control over the content of the documents when they were prepared. 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