Homeowners Association Manual Author:Dunbar, Peter Single-family Subdivisions o Townhouse and Cluster Developments o Mobile Homeowners Associations o Master Community Associations 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 proc... more »edures 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. You will learn:
o the concept and purpose of a homeowners association
o the rights and responsibilities of individual owners
o how to run effective meetings
o what documents you need for meetings
o the rules of procedure and proper decorum
o the role of the board of directors
o the role of committees
o how to set a budget and deal with finances and insurance
o how to amend and enforce documents In addition to the comprehensive text, there are 28 forms and sample documents—all you need to run an effective homeowners association.« less