Monday, 16 December 2013

Homeowner Association Management Company Type Businesses

By Eugenia Dickerson


Some planned developments are run by homeowner association management company type entities. They charge fees for a variety of functions carried out under their auspices. Trash collection, snow removal and management of common areas are just some of the areas of responsibility. These fees are mandatory and failure to pay required amounts on time often result in the levy of fines.

Most fees levied at residential properties are done every three months or every month depending on the association. Full disclose of the mandate of the association and the bylaws are made known when a property is bought within the planned development. The full disclosure includes fees, penalties for any infraction and limits to the associations role.

One of the key roles homeowner related entities play is to preserve the sanctity of the community for the enjoyment of all the members. The rules members including tenants must abide by is designed to protect all the members. For example, some homes with front gardens may be meticulously managed by the homeowners to provide a nice looking neighborhood. This also preserves home prices. If a neighbor has an unruly garden the homeowner association normally steps in to ensure the violator conforms thus benefiting the whole community.

Planned developments are not uniform. They come in different shapes, property values and sizes. The more exclusive the neighborhood, the higher the probability of higher fees charged. Many planned non business related neighborhoods include amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts and gymnasiums. These facilities need to be protected and maintained resulting in added fees. No up out is allowed due to nonuse of the amenities.

Parking is often a contested issue in developments with multiple housing. Often homeowners and tenants are apportioned particular bays. Visitor bays are often provided. Continuously parking in neighbors assigned spaces or leaving a vehicle for too long in a visitor parking space can attract the attention of association management.

Utility type entities such as water related companies and road construction companies may charge associations fees for special projects. These projects commonly are done to improve the infrastructure of the development area. The homeowners are charged a portion of the special assessment fees and pay over an extended period of time.

Residential management entities are particularly vigilant about preserving the uniformity of planned developments. For example, adding a structure to an existing property in a planned neighborhood without permission can be very costly. This is because once the infraction is discovered, in all likelihood the perpetrator will be required to return to property to its originally planned state. Using certain colors which make a house look odd are also frowned upon.

Homeowner association management company type entities have a mandate to administer and maintain planned residential communities. They are allowed to charge fees which are used to cover expenses incurred for essential services such as garbage removal and ice and snow removal. They are charged with treating all residents uniformly. They are intolerant of bylaws infringers and can levy fines for inappropriate behavior or late fee payments. Fees charged are dictated by the developments makeup and special assessment projects incur additional fees.




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