Monday, December 23, 2013

Homeowner Association Management Company Type Entities

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 billing to residential property owners who make up the client base happens on a quarterly basis. Some may be monthly. Whenever a home buyer purchases a property within the jurisdiction of a homeowner association, they are normally provided a copy of all fees to be collected, the type and purpose of the fees and the bylaws that the association as well as the homeowner must abide by.

One of the crucial roles homeowner associations perform is making sure all members without exception adhere by the rules laid down. This is to ensure community relations remain calm and home prices do not drop precipitously due to neglect. The bylaws are not arbitrary but are rules members including tenants must abide by.Lawns, for example, must be maintained and non comformers are normally cautioned. Failure to deal with the caution can lead to fines and other sanctions.

Planned developments come in all shapes, sizes and property values. The larger and more expensive the homes in any particular development the likelihood of higher fees being charged. In addition, those developments with amenities such as gymnasiums, swimming pools, tennis courts and other social purpose related areas have fees charged for maintenance and security.

Parking can often be a contentious issue in planned residential developments. Assigned parking spaces for home owners, tenants and visitors are common place. Those who infringe on the rights of others assigned parking spaces often incur the wrath of parking bay owners and the management will get involved if the problem persists.

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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