CMCA FREE CMCA Beginner's Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The CC&Rs recorded with the county

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The state constitution

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The community newsletter

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The property management agreement

Question 2

The governing body of a homeowners association is called the:

Accepted Answer

Board of directors or board of trustees

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Committee of owners

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Property management company

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City council

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a homeowners association?

Accepted Answer

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

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To generate profit for developers

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To provide legal services to individual homeowners

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To collect property taxes on behalf of the municipality

Question 4

The CMCA credential is awarded by which organization?

Accepted Answer

The Community Association Managers International Certification Board

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The National Association of Realtors

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The Community Associations Institute

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The community swimming pool and surrounding deck

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An individual homeowner's backyard

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A homeowner's driveway

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The interior of a unit

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A courtesy or violation notice from the association

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Local law enforcement

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A lawsuit filed in court

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Being locked out of common areas immediately