CCM Legal & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Which document sits highest in the typical hierarchy of an association's governing documents, below only federal and state law?

Accepted Answer

Recorded declaration (CC&Rs)

Answer

The recorded declaration generally controls over bylaws, rules, and resolutions when they conflict.

Question 2

A resident with a disability asks to keep an emotional support animal in a no-pets community. Under the Fair Housing Act, the association should first:

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a reasonable accommodation request and evaluate it through the interactive process

Answer

The FHA requires associations to consider assistance-animal requests as reasonable accommodations, regardless of pet restrictions.

Question 3

Which of the following is generally NOT protected under the federal Fair Housing Act?

Accepted Answer

Source of income

Answer

Source of income is not a federally protected class, although some states and localities protect it.

Question 4

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act generally applies to a community manager when:

Accepted Answer

A third-party management company or collector collects assessments owed by owners

Answer

The FDCPA applies to third-party debt collectors, which can include management companies collecting delinquent assessments.

Question 5

An owner requests to inspect association financial records. The best first step for the manager is to:

Accepted Answer

Review state statute and governing documents for the owner's inspection rights and timelines

Answer

Records access rights and deadlines vary by state, and some records such as privileged communications are protected.

CCM - Certified Community Manager Practice Test

CCM - Certified Community Manager Practice Test

CCM Legal & Regulatory Compliance 2