FREE CMCA Beginner's Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which document gives a community association the legal authority to collect assessments from homeowners?

Answer: The CC&Rs recorded with the county

The CC&Rs recorded with the county create the legal obligation for owners to pay assessments and grant the association the authority to collect them.

The governing body of a homeowners association is called the:

Answer: Board of directors or board of trustees

The board of directors is the elected governing body of a community association, responsible for managing the association's affairs in accordance with governing documents and state law.

What is the main purpose of a homeowners association?

Answer: To manage and maintain common areas and enforce community standards for the collective benefit of all owners

An HOA exists to manage and maintain shared common areas, enforce community standards, and provide services that benefit all owners, funded through assessments.

The CMCA credential is awarded by which organization?

Answer: The Community Association Managers International Certification Board

CAMICB is the independent credentialing body that administers the CMCA exam and awards the certification.

Which of the following is an example of a common area in a planned unit development?

Answer: The community swimming pool and surrounding deck

Common areas are property owned or maintained by the association for the use and benefit of all residents, such as pools, clubhouses, parks, and roads within the community.

A homeowner who violates the community's rules and regulations is typically first notified by:

Answer: A courtesy or violation notice from the association

The first step in enforcement is typically a courtesy or violation notice informing the homeowner of the specific violation and providing an opportunity to cure it before further action is taken.