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Who governs homeowners associations in Virginia? HOAs are subject to a number of state, federal, and local laws and are governed by a common interest community board that creates and enforces certain rules and regulations contained in the HOA's governing documents.
Who governs homeowners associations in Virginia? HOAs are subject to a number of state, federal, and local laws and are governed by a common interest community board that creates and enforces certain rules and regulations contained in the HOA's governing documents.
The Virginia inium Act (the “Act”) was enacted on July 1, 1974. It superseded the Horizontal Property Act, which was enacted in 1962. iniums are purely “creatures of statute” meaning that without the laws permitting them, they would not exist. In other words, they are a legal entity created by statute.
The primary job of a board member? To ensure proper governance in all matters for all condo owners . Board members must ensure that rules are applied uniformly and not just from time to time as suits directors or management .
Condo corporations have the authority to create and enforce bylaws and rules that govern various aspects of condo living. These regulations cover matters such as pet policies, noise restrictions, and the use of common facilities.
Bylaws. The Bylaws of a inium or planned development contain the operating procedures of the homeowners association. These generally include how to call and conduct a meeting, how to vote, how to levy assessments, how to manage association business, and how to keep records.
The president is also responsible for: Communicating Efficiently. Overseeing Daily Operations. Handling an Emergency. Representing All Stakeholders. Preparing for Meetings. Running Board Meetings.
More important, most inium documents were written by developer lawyers for the primary benefit of the developer. As a board member, you have a responsibility to ensure that owners can live with your condo documents. The declaration and bylaws of your association are your constitution.