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Saturday, 14 December 2013

Homeowner Association Management Company Type Businesses

By Eugenia Dickerson


Some planned developments are run by homeowner association management company type entities. They charge fees for a variety of functions carried out under their auspices. Trash collection, snow removal and management of common areas are just some of the areas of responsibility. These fees are mandatory and failure to pay required amounts on time often result in the levy of fines.

Most fees levied at residential properties are done every three months or every month depending on the association. Full disclose of the mandate of the association and the bylaws are made known when a property is bought within the planned development. The full disclosure includes fees, penalties for any infraction and limits to the associations role.

One of the key tasks of management of residential planned developments is the preservation of peace and good neighborly relations. The bylaws homeowners as well as tenants must follow is designed for the benefit of all the members. For instance, some residences with front lawns may be regularly trimmed by the homeowners. This keeps up the neighborhood including home prices. If a neighbor keeps his or her front lawn in an unkempt manner, they are liable to be sanctioned and normally receive a request to keep the lawn in good shape. This is good for any residential community.

Residential community developments are varied by property size, types and prices. Fees charged increase when properties are larger and more expensive. Maintenance and security fees for the more exclusive neighborhoods, particularly those developments with swimming pool facilities, sports, tennis courts and other social purpose amenities can be quite pricey.

Parking is often a contested issue in developments with multiple housing. Often homeowners and tenants are apportioned particular bays. Visitor bays are often provided. Continuously parking in neighbors assigned spaces or leaving a vehicle for too long in a visitor parking space can attract the attention of association management.

Companies that improve the planned developments such as water utility entities and construction related concerns can result in special levies charged to homeowners. The improvement projects may include improving water services and building or improving roads within the development. The total cost of the projects is divided proportionally and payments are made over an extended period.

Residential manager type entities are often quite keen to ensure the structural integrity of planned developments is not altered without permission. Adding an extension to a home, for instance, which is part of a block of row houses can change the uniformity of the housing block, raising management concerns. Unplanned extensions are normally not tolerated and restitution to the original planned structure due to the infraction can be quite costly.

Homeowner association management company type entities have a mandate to administer and maintain planned residential communities. They are allowed to charge fees which are used to cover expenses incurred for essential services such as garbage removal and ice and snow removal. They are charged with treating all residents uniformly. They are intolerant of bylaws infringers and can levy fines for inappropriate behavior or late fee payments. Fees charged are dictated by the developments makeup and special assessment projects incur additional fees.




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