HOA and PLANNED COMMUNITY LAW
Many homeowners today are members of a planned unit development (“PUD”) which is governed by a homeowner’s association (“HOA”) through a board of directors. A PUD could include a condominium, a townhouse or a single family home. In all PUD’s, there are governing documents like a declaration of condominium (“Declaration”) or covenants, conditions and restrictions (“CC&R’s”) which define the rights and obligations between the HOA and the homeowner.
Governing documents are drafted by attorneys in legal language which frequently has a different meaning than a lay person might understand. Homeowners and HOA directors may often find the legalese lengthy, confusing and difficult to interpret. A non-lawyer could easily reach an incorrect conclusion. The law of contracts and corporate law can greatly influence an interpretation. It is also important to keep in mind that there are a state and federal laws which may impact a homeowners’ community, but are not mentioned in the community’s controlling documents.
There is an old adage, “A Man Who Is His Own Lawyer Has A Fool for a Client.” Don’t be a fool. Contact me to get the advice and representation of an attorney experienced with HOA issues and litigation. In many instances, your concern might be clarified quickly by a cost-effective letter of opinion from me.
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