The Homeowners Association Manual

A homeowners association is designed to preserve the common welfare and the property values of the community. In a properly operated community, it does. In a poorly run community, it does not. The proper operating procedures are not difficult, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. This manual provides a step-by-step explanation of the requirements for meetings, membership voting, and the necessary parliamentary procedures. It serves as a guide to help ensure that the association carries out its responsibilities fairly and effectively.This guide covers:

• Single-family Subdivisions
• Townhouse and Cluster Developments
• Mobile Homeowners Associations
• Master Community Associations

You will learn:

• The concept and purpose of a homeowners association
• The rights and responsibilities of individual owners
• How to run effective meetings
• What documents you need for meetings
• The rules of procedure and proper decorum
• The role of the board of directors
• The role of committees
• How to set a budget and deal with finances and insurance
• How to amend and enforce documents

In addition to the comprehensive text, there are twenty-eight forms and sample documents―all you need to run an effective homeowners association.