Below are selections for the legal documents of the homeowner association. Please feel free to read and print them. Of key importance are the Bylaws and Rules & Regulations. They act as the 'bible' used by the Board of Directors and owners-in-general to guide their actions. We strongly urge you to read and become familiar with them. We suggest you focus on the provisions regarding Owner Responsibilities in the Bylaws. If review of these sources does not answer your questions, please contact Nolan Management.
You should be aware of some issues regarding the law and these documents.
First, these documents were drafted many years ago. They are subject to occasional amendment and update.
Second, State and Federal law can supersede provisions in these documents. When legislation affecting the operation of homeowner associations is passed, it may override provisions of the Bylaws and Declaration. When this occurs, your association will comply with the ordinance, not the superseded provisions.
Third, legislation that does not deal directly with the operation of the association often fills niches that are not covered in your legal documents. For instance, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and recent changes in FHA mortgage rules affect what owners can do with their homes. Provisions of such law are usually not part of and not added to these legal documents.
Finally, in rare situations, there are powers granted to the Board of Directors in the Bylaws that the Board will not enforce.
You should be aware of some issues regarding the law and these documents.
First, these documents were drafted many years ago. They are subject to occasional amendment and update.
Second, State and Federal law can supersede provisions in these documents. When legislation affecting the operation of homeowner associations is passed, it may override provisions of the Bylaws and Declaration. When this occurs, your association will comply with the ordinance, not the superseded provisions.
Third, legislation that does not deal directly with the operation of the association often fills niches that are not covered in your legal documents. For instance, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and recent changes in FHA mortgage rules affect what owners can do with their homes. Provisions of such law are usually not part of and not added to these legal documents.
Finally, in rare situations, there are powers granted to the Board of Directors in the Bylaws that the Board will not enforce.