HOMEOWNERS - HOA'S

1. Display political yard signs (with some time, size limitations)
2. Display the American flag (with some placement limitations)
3. Attend HOA Board meetings
4. Speak at a designated public forum time during those meetings
5. Request copies of Board minutes, covenants, bylaws, declarations, finances
6. Due Process before a fee or fine is assessed against you
7. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
8. Expect the Board / HOA will follow its written policies
9. Not be subjected to arbitrary, unwritten requirements
10. Vote in the selection of your HOA Board
11. Request mediation if there is a dispute, but it is not mandatory
12. Run as a Board member or campaign for your preferred candidate
13. Xeriscape your lawn (with some limitations)
14. Make energy efficiency or renewable upgrades (with some limitations)

1. READ your covenants, declarations, bylaws and policies.
2. ATTEND your HOA Board meetings & participate.
3. VOTE in your HOA elections.
4. DOCUMENT your correspondence, communications with your HOA.
5. BE professional, even if your HOA isn't.

1. MOST items written in your HOA documents will be enforced.
2. You do NOT have the legal right to withhold dues, even if your HOA is out of compliance in other areas or not living up to their end.
3. Non-payment of dues, fines can lead to a lien against your property.
4. HOAs have the right to FORECLOSE your property for unpaid dues, fines or fees, even if you are 100% current with your mortgage!

1. By pointing out the law to your HOA Board & seeking corrective action.
2. By using a Mediator.
3. By filing with a Court:  small claims, county, district court

• Breach of Contract
• Tort - Breach of Fiduciary Duty
• Injunction, Declaratory Action, or Damages

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