How They Work Together and When They Need Updating Every community association–whether a homeowners association (HOA) or condominium–operates under a set of governing documents. Together, these documents define how the community functions, what owners may or may not do, and how decisions are made. Although most owners are familiar with the “rules,” few realize how those rules fit into a hierarchy of authority or how and when those documents should be updated. Declaration of Covenants The Declaration (sometimes called the “Covenants,” “CCRs,” or “Restrictions”) is the document filed with the county that created the community association. It is a contract … Continue reading →

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