My HOA is charging 15% per month on the unpaid balance of homeowners assessment. Is this by law, considered reasonable?

The answer to your question lies, at least in part, in the governing documents for your association. The Declaration/CC&Rs likely sets the...

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No one can answer your question without reviewing the governing documents for your association. It may be that your association has the right to...

Your HOA is governed by a set of documents which should include a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Bylaws. The...

Are bathroom fans (that are ducted to the exterior of the building) considered a Limited common element?

In order to answer this question, an attorney would need to review the governing documents for your association. That is where different building...

Can you collect back dues from military personnel?

It is not true that you cannot collect from an owner who is in the military. There are important protections which prevent anyone from obtaining...

Is there a way to have a problematic homeowner waive right to vote and to fine them for violations without causing more problems

While it is always best to try to resolve conflicts with homeowners in a cooperative manner, sometimes that does not work. Depending on what your...

Does the HOA 64.38 state law take precedence over our HOA bylaws?

The general hierarchy of how to apply the law and your governing documents is as follows: 1. State law; 2. CC&Rs; 3. Bylaws. However,...

At what point does a declarant lose their right to rule in an HOA? 12 lots owned by declarant, 68 lots by others=all 80 pay dues

The answer to your question is likely found within the CC&Rs for your HOA. The Homeowners Association Act (RCW 64.38) is silent as to when an HOA...

Your first step should be to check if your CC&Rs contain any provisions relating to this question. Absent that, and if you really cannot locate...

My HOA had my car towed this morning from our parking lot for painting and I want them to reimbure us the cost.

Without knowing what state you are located in, no one will be able to answer your question. State laws governing homeowners' associations (and,...