Community Association Management Test|
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
When was the term common interest ownership used? - ✔✔Was used by National
Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law and Used in the Uniform Common Interest
Ownership Act (UCIOA) prepared by the Uniform Law Commissioner in 1982 and Amended in
1994.
Why was the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act created? - ✔✔Was designed to serve
as a model for state law and looks solely at real property ownership. The ABA House of
Delegates adopted the 2008 UCIOA as proposed by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). This
new is an attempt to integrate, address and resolve a number of issues that have been raised in
the formation, operation and management of Common Interest Communities (CIC).
As part of 2008 UCIOA what else the Uniform Law Commission adopted? - ✔✔The Uniform
Common Interest Owners Bill of Rights Act. (UCIOBORA) was created as a stand alone act.
These acts are only a model act, and are not the law in any state at this time.
What are the requirements in a community association in Florida? - ✔✔Membership is
mandatory. Members have the right to vote. And an unpaid assessment can become a lien on a
member's property.
How is the legal structure in a community association? - ✔✔Each Community Association has
a different legal structure. Each community association type is governed by a different statute.
Each community association has documents that are specific to the community association,
which each member agrees to uphold upon becoming a member.
What are the Pros of living on a Community Association - ✔✔Shared amenities, such as
tennis courts, pools, clubhouses, marinas and golf courses. Shared maintenance expenses.
shared responsibilities in the operation of the property. stability and security. Centralized
responsibility for community property and amenities.
, What are the cons of living on a Community Association - ✔✔Loss of control, financial
hardship/special assessment lawsuits, limited freedom, undesirable neighbors,
mismanagement.
What are the elements of a Community Association - ✔✔Each community association has
legal documents that provide the details of elements that are specific to that association. All
community association include unit and common property.
Define Unit - ✔✔a lot, villa, townhome, house, apartment or modular home where a
member may reside.
Define Common Property - ✔✔jointly owned by all members through the community
association such as elevators, lobby, pool, clubhouse, etc., No members has sole right of
ownership or use of the common property
Who is responsible for control and maintenance of the common elements. - ✔✔The
association, through the Board is responsible for the control and maintenance of common
elements. This includes adopting reasonable rules and regulations regarding use.
Property owned by the association - ✔✔Some association property, such as lobby and pool
furniture is specifically for the use of the members. Other association property, such as cleaning
carts and computers may be for exclusive use by employees or contractors/vendors. The
association may have property, such as tennis rackets, that the members may use with the
permission of the association.
What are the limited common property? - ✔✔A balcony that is accessed by a single unit. A
storage locker that is limited to use by one member. A rooftop swimming pool that is limited to
use by penthouse members. A parking space that is assigned to an individual member.
What are appurtenances? - ✔✔Accessory rights that are inherent to a member of an
association. These are generally the same in every association. Vested rights of use of common
areas and access to easement by members and guests. Right to run for the association board.
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
When was the term common interest ownership used? - ✔✔Was used by National
Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law and Used in the Uniform Common Interest
Ownership Act (UCIOA) prepared by the Uniform Law Commissioner in 1982 and Amended in
1994.
Why was the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act created? - ✔✔Was designed to serve
as a model for state law and looks solely at real property ownership. The ABA House of
Delegates adopted the 2008 UCIOA as proposed by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). This
new is an attempt to integrate, address and resolve a number of issues that have been raised in
the formation, operation and management of Common Interest Communities (CIC).
As part of 2008 UCIOA what else the Uniform Law Commission adopted? - ✔✔The Uniform
Common Interest Owners Bill of Rights Act. (UCIOBORA) was created as a stand alone act.
These acts are only a model act, and are not the law in any state at this time.
What are the requirements in a community association in Florida? - ✔✔Membership is
mandatory. Members have the right to vote. And an unpaid assessment can become a lien on a
member's property.
How is the legal structure in a community association? - ✔✔Each Community Association has
a different legal structure. Each community association type is governed by a different statute.
Each community association has documents that are specific to the community association,
which each member agrees to uphold upon becoming a member.
What are the Pros of living on a Community Association - ✔✔Shared amenities, such as
tennis courts, pools, clubhouses, marinas and golf courses. Shared maintenance expenses.
shared responsibilities in the operation of the property. stability and security. Centralized
responsibility for community property and amenities.
, What are the cons of living on a Community Association - ✔✔Loss of control, financial
hardship/special assessment lawsuits, limited freedom, undesirable neighbors,
mismanagement.
What are the elements of a Community Association - ✔✔Each community association has
legal documents that provide the details of elements that are specific to that association. All
community association include unit and common property.
Define Unit - ✔✔a lot, villa, townhome, house, apartment or modular home where a
member may reside.
Define Common Property - ✔✔jointly owned by all members through the community
association such as elevators, lobby, pool, clubhouse, etc., No members has sole right of
ownership or use of the common property
Who is responsible for control and maintenance of the common elements. - ✔✔The
association, through the Board is responsible for the control and maintenance of common
elements. This includes adopting reasonable rules and regulations regarding use.
Property owned by the association - ✔✔Some association property, such as lobby and pool
furniture is specifically for the use of the members. Other association property, such as cleaning
carts and computers may be for exclusive use by employees or contractors/vendors. The
association may have property, such as tennis rackets, that the members may use with the
permission of the association.
What are the limited common property? - ✔✔A balcony that is accessed by a single unit. A
storage locker that is limited to use by one member. A rooftop swimming pool that is limited to
use by penthouse members. A parking space that is assigned to an individual member.
What are appurtenances? - ✔✔Accessory rights that are inherent to a member of an
association. These are generally the same in every association. Vested rights of use of common
areas and access to easement by members and guests. Right to run for the association board.
