M-100 The Essentials of Community Association Management questions with correct answers

Characteristics of a Community Association CORRECT ANSWER Mandatory membership Mutually binding documents Lien-based assessments Purposes of a Community Association CORRECT ANSWER Business - Not for profit Government - Runs like a mini-government Community - Mutual reasons for buying into area 3 Basic Types of Community Associations CORRECT ANSWER Planned Community - Owners owns his lot/living unit and community owns common areas (tennis courts, basketball courts, etc.). Condominium - Individual owns unit and undivided interest (percentage) in common elements. Cooperative - Individual owns stock or membership in cooperative and holds a proprietary lease/occupancy agreement. Community associations can be grouped into clusters called: CORRECT ANSWER Master or Umbrella Associations - More than one residential community. Mixed-Use Development - Mixture of residential and commercial. "55 and Older" Communities - 80% of residents are 55+ and at least one per unit. Name the sources of legal obligations for a Community Association CORRECT ANSWER Federal, state and local statutes, regulations and case law. Governing documents Standards set by professional bodies (AICPA) Lender requirements Types of Federal Law Applying to Community Associations CORRECT ANSWER Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Fair Debt Collection Practices Act