Every association—including ours—has a few rules we all need to know about: For instance, where can we park, and where may our guests park? Are we allowed to park campers or trucks in our driveways? What are the limitations on the size and number of pets we may keep in our homes? Is there a designated dog-walking area within the community? And what choices—color, styles, landscaping—do we have regarding the décor of our homes’ exteriors?
Our association’s rules were formulated to preserve the appearance of the community, protect the value of our common property and our individual homes, and make our neighborhood more harmonious for all of us. So it’s important to know the rules and do our best to abide by them. To keep up to date on what the rules are—and what the consequences can be for not complying—look for a list of association rules on the community website or ask a board member or manager for a copy of the community handbook.
Rules also need to be updated periodically. If you believe a rule is obsolete or needs to be amended or updated, contact a member of the association board to find out how to propose a modification or revision.
