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What is the criteria needed to create a valid rule? (6)
- Consistent with governing docs, statutes, and laws
- Uniform Enforcement
- Reasonable and fair
- Reasonable in purpose to the community
- Necessary
- NOT violate constitutional rights
Rule
specific statement of required behavior or action which can result in a violation or penalty
Architectural Guidelines
rules that apply to the appearance of a owners lot or exterior improvements
Purposes of Rules/Architectural Guidelines
Protect, Enhance Maintain,and Preserve
Rules and Guidelines cover these areas (4)
Appearance of the individual lot/unit
Use of the individual lot/unit
Use of common areas
Behavior of the residents, guest and visitors
Resolution
a motion by the board to set a format
Four Types of Resolutions
General- routine events
Administrative- internal operations
Policy- individual owners/rights- e.g. rules for use of the recreational facilities
Specific Resolutions- board decisions regarding to an individual situation
Community Associations should check these sources to make rules (2)`
1) State Statues
2) Governing Documents
Resolution Format
Purpose- state why the rule is needed
Authority- state how the board has the authority to make the rule e.g. from the statues, gov. docs,
etc..
Scope and Intent- Who (is affected), When (the length of time), What (extent of the rule) ,
consequence for breaking the new rule
Specifications- what is expected of the new rule