CCM Governance & Community Standards Flashcards

A resident files a formal violation notice appeal. What is the MOST important element of a fair hearing process?

Answer: The resident has an opportunity to present their case before a decision is made

Due process requires that the accused resident be given notice and an opportunity to be heard before the board renders a decision on the appeal.

Which term describes the process by which a community association formally notifies a homeowner that they are in violation of the governing documents?

Answer: Violation notice (or notice of non-compliance)

A violation notice formally communicates the specific rule infraction and required corrective action, initiating the enforcement process.

When a community association's rules conflict with a federal fair housing law, which takes precedence?

Answer: Federal law overrides the association's rules

Federal law—including the Fair Housing Act—supersedes any association rule or restriction that would constitute unlawful housing discrimination.

A community manager is asked to enforce a rule inconsistently—applying it to some owners but not others. This practice violates which key governance principle?

Answer: Selective enforcement prohibition / uniform enforcement

Selective enforcement exposes the association to discrimination claims and is generally prohibited; rules must be applied uniformly to all owners.

Which document typically specifies the roles, terms, and election procedures for the community association's board of directors?

Answer: The bylaws

The bylaws govern the internal operations of the association, including board composition, officer roles, terms of office, and election procedures.

What must a community association generally provide to a unit owner who requests a copy of the association's financial records?

Answer: Access to or copies of the records within the timeframe required by governing documents or state law

Owners generally have a statutory or contractual right to inspect and copy association financial records within defined timeframes.