FAQ's
What is a "Management Company," what do they do, and how do I reach them?
What is a Homeowner's Association?
Is the Association responsible for Member compliance with restrictions?
What is a Master Association?
What are Governing Documents?
What are the CC&R's?
What are the Bylaws?
Does the Association have any other rules?
Who controls the Association?
What is the Board of Directors?
Are architectural modifications or property improvements allowed?
Who has the authority to approve Exterior Modifications?
What is my assessment?
What is a Common Area?
What does the Association's insurance cover?
What if I have a different question?
Q: What is a "Management Company," what do they do, and how do I reach them?
A: A management company is contracted by the Board of Directors to provide such services as: Collection of assessments, supervision of subcontractors, obtaining bids for subcontracted services, providing financial statements and collection reports, as well as a general clearing house for problem solving, communications with homeowners and the Board of Directors and to serve in an advisor capacity. The management company reports directly to the Board and all decisions are made by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The management company may be reached online through the Management Office page on this website or by phone from the numbers listed on the Contact Us page on this site. Back to Top
Q: What is a Homeowner's Association?
A: It is a non-profit corporation registered with the State and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provision of the legal documents: CC&R's, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed online within the Resource Center page of this site. The corporation is financially supported by all members of the homeowners association. Membership is both automatic and mandatory. Back to Top
Q: Is the Association responsible for Member compliance with restrictions?
A: If an association member fails to comply with any condition, covenant, restriction or rules and regulations, the association Board of Directors is authorized to require remedy or removal. Specific policies and procedures are established to accomplish violation notification, penalties and legal enforcement. Back to Top
Q: What is a Master Association?
A: Large scale planned communities establish a "Master Association" that is responsible for governing the entire community. Individual neighborhoods within a large planned community may also be governed additionally by a separate Sub Association. Back to Top
Q: What are Governing Documents?
A: Governing Documents are recorded legal documents which may include Articles of Incorporation, Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, Bylaws, among others which determine structure of an association and establish obligations and responsibilities of its members and elected officers and directors. Back to Top
Q: What are the CC&R's?
A: The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) are the governing legal documents that set up the guidelines for the operation of the planned community as a non-profit corporation. The CC&R's were recorded by the County recorder's office of the County in which the property is located and are included in the title to your property. Failure to abide by the CC&R's may result in a fine to a homeowner by the Association. The governing legal documents for the association may be viewed online within the Resource Center page of this site. Back to Top
Q: What are the Bylaws?
A: The Bylaws are the guidelines for the operation of the non-profit corporation. The Bylaws define the duties of the various offices of the Board of Directors, the terms of the Directors, the membership's voting rights, required meetings and notices of meetings, and the principal office of the Association, as well as other specific items that are necessary to run the Association as a business. The Bylaws for the association may be viewed online within the Resource Center page of this site. Back to Top
Q: Does the Association have any other rules?
A: A: Most associations have developed Rules and Regulations as provided for in the CC&R's and adopted by the Board of Directors. Rules are established to provide direction to the homeowners for common courtesies with regard to parking, vehicles, pets and pool use hours, etc. In addition, your Association will adopt Architectural Guidelines with procedures for submitting requests to make exterior changes to your home. Such changes may include patio covers, decks, landscaping, exterior color changes or extensive interior changes and additions. These rules and guidelines are set up to maintain the aesthetic value and integrity of the community on behalf of all owners, and hopefully protect the market value of your investment as well. Violations of these rules may result in action by the Board of Directors and a fine. In addition, if you proceed with an exterior improvement or change, without written approval of the Board of Directors, or Architectural Committee, as applicable, you will be required to remove or correct the alteration and/or be fined for the violation. For more information about this topic visit the Resource Center page of this site. Back to Top
Q: Who controls the Association?
A: Community associations are initially controlled by a Declarant, generally the developer of a specific community, who filed the recorded governing documents. Individuals are appointed by the Declarant to serve as the association's Board of Directors until stated requirements have been met for transition to owner control and membership election of the Board of Directors. Back to Top
Q: What is the Board of Directors?
A: The Homeowner's Association again is a corporation and therefore a governing body that is required to oversee its business. The Board of Directors is elected by the homeowners, or as otherwise specified in the bylaws. The limitation and restrictions of the powers of the Board of Directors is outlined in the Association governing documents found within the Resource Center page of this site. Back to Top
Q: Are architectural modifications or property improvements allowed?
A: In order to preserve the aesthetic quality of a community, prior approval of any exterior alteration, modification, or addition to individual property is required. Forms and applications for submission of detailed plans and specifications are available upon request. Back to Top
Q: Who has the authority to approve Exterior Modifications?
A: The authority to review and approve modifications is generally delegated to an Architectural Review Committee in accordance with the governing documents. Back to Top
Q: What is my assessment?
A: The assessment is the periodic amount due from each homeowner to cover the operating expenses of the common area and provide for reserve funds for replacement of common facilities in future years. Your assessments are due on the first of the month. Statements will be sent for assessments as a reminder of the amount due. Back to Top
Q: What is a Common Area?
A: The term "Common Area" is generally used to describe all elements within the community that are owned and maintained by the association, and dedicated to shared use and enjoyment of all owners. Back to Top
Q: What does the Association's insurance cover?
A: Prudent risk management requires adequate insurance coverage for all association property, general liability, and directors and officers protection. Back to Top
Q: What if I have a different question?
A: Please submit your question to Kenrick Customer Service. Back to Top