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Articles

Primer for Board Members

A concise introduction to the fundamental issues that board members face on a regular basis written by HOA specialist attorney Curtis G. Kimble.

Can an HOA Board Draft their Own CC&Rs?

I am routinely asked if I will review amended governing documents (CC&Rs, bylaws, etc.) which the board, their manager or another person has drafted in order to save money over having an HOA attorney draft them. While this method can sometimes save some money . . .

7 Signs Your HOA’s Governing Documents May Be Out of Date

Many communities were established 20 to 40 years ago with governing documents that worked well for the developer, but may or may not work well for the HOA.

Which Laws Apply to My Association?

Condominium projects are bound by the Utah Condominium Ownership Act, which is . . .

Open Meetings, What’s Required?

Both the Utah Condominium Ownership Act and the Utah Community Association Act require board meetings to be open to each . . .

Collecting Assessments: Remedies and Risks

A homeowners association is entirely funded by the assessments of its members. A member’s delinquency directly affects the other members. Knowing and applying remedies early on and consistently will minimize the unfairness and inconvenience of delinquencies.