How To Protect Your Condo/HOA With a Strong and Fair Architectural Review Process
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Special Report
Tags: HOA Common Areas, HOA Common Elements, Homeowners Association Committees, Architectural Restrictions, ARC, Architectural Review Committees, Recordkeeping, Business Judgment Rule, Selective Enforcement, Roofs
One thing that makes condo and HOA communities thrive is their unified aesthetic—a goal accomplished through architectural standards and rules.
Enforcing those provisions is performed either by your board or your architectural committee, according to your governing documents. Doing that consistently and fairly can be a challenge, and missteps can land condos and HOAs in court.
Exhibit A: Duff v. The Sanctuary at Lake Wylie Property Owners Ass'n, Inc., a North Carolina case we cover in this report that's a stark reminder that not playing fair with architectural rules can cost condos and HOAs huge money. In Duff, the HOA was socked with roughly $275,000 in damages for its actions.
You can avoid lawsuits and other less serious but still painful situations with the critical information in this special report: How To Protect Your Condo/HOA With a Strong and Fair Architectural Review Process.
In this report, you'll find these practical, helpful, and detailed articles:
Who Enforces Your Architectural Standards? Here's How to Find Your Answer
How to Know What Your ARC Can and Should Control
8 Steps Your ARC Should Take In Reviewing Requests—Every. Single. Time.
What If Your Required Materials No Longer Work?
Appealing ARC Decisions: Must You Allow It?
9 Practices Your ARC Should Avoid At All Costs
Hiring an Architect to Review Your Condo/HOA ARC Requests
Tips for Handling Pre-closing Condos/HOA Buyers' ARC Requests
HOA Architectural Review Committee Lessons from a North Carolina Case
Architectural Review: How to Respond To "Hey, It's Not Prohibited in the Condo/HOA Governing Documents"
When an HOA Committee Is Totally Independent of the Board
How to “Table” an Issue Without Triggering an Approval by Inactivity
7 Tips for Handling HOA Architectural Approvals Fairly
Sample application for approval
Sample certificate of approval
Sample conditional approval letter
Sample simple architectural approval modification
Our mission is, as it has been for more than 16 years, to offer you useful information in our characteristic clear, plain English that you can immediately adopt in your association.
As always, when it comes to issues of legal compliance for condos and HOAs, it is important to remember that each state has its own rules, and you should consult with an attorney or other professional as to the appropriate steps for your specific situation.
Our goal for this report, as for all HOAleader.com information products, is to help make your association a better run organization. I am confident you will find concrete ideas you can put to work in your condo or homeowners association.
The information contained, and the opinions expressed, in this article are not intended to be construed as investment advice. Housz, Inc. does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained herein. Nothing herein should be construed as investment advice. You should always conduct your own research and due diligence and obtain professional advice before making any investment decision. Housz, Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on the information or opinions contained herein.
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