Rights & Responsibilities

At The Atrium Condominiums, both homeowners and community leaders have defined rights and responsibilities that help maintain a safe, well-managed, and harmonious living environment. Below is an outline of these key principles.

Homeowner Rights

Homeowners have the right to:

  1. A responsive and competent community association.
  2. Honest, fair, and respectful treatment by community leaders and property managers.
  3. Participate in governing the community association through meetings, committees, and elections.
  4. Access association records and financial reports.
  5. Expect prudent expenditure of HOA fees and assessments.
  6. Live in a well-maintained property that adheres to community standards.
  7. Fair treatment regarding financial obligations, including the opportunity to discuss payment plans before foreclosure proceedings.
  8. Receive all governing documents that outline community rules and regulations.
  9. Appeal decisions affecting non-routine financial responsibilities or property rights.

Homeowner Responsibilities

Homeowners are responsible for:

  1. Reading and complying with the community’s governing documents.
  2. Maintaining their unit according to established community standards.
  3. Treating association leaders and neighbors with honesty and respect.
  4. Voting in community elections and engaging in relevant discussions.
  5. Paying HOA assessments and charges on time.
  6. Contacting association leaders or management regarding financial obligations if issues arise.
  7. Requesting reconsideration of material decisions that personally affect them.
  8. Keeping association leaders informed with up-to-date contact information.
  9. Ensuring that tenants, guests, and family members adhere to community rules.

Community Leader Rights

Community leaders have the right to:

  1. Expect homeowners to meet their financial obligations to the community.
  2. Enforce community rules and regulations fairly and consistently.
  3. Conduct meetings in a positive and constructive atmosphere.
  4. Receive support and constructive input from homeowners.
  5. Take advantage of educational opportunities that enhance their leadership and decision-making.
  6. Protect their personal privacy and leisure time outside of association matters.

Community Leader Responsibilities

Community leaders are responsible for:

  1. Fulfilling their fiduciary duties and making decisions in the best interest of the community.
  2. Exercising sound business judgment in financial and operational matters.
  3. Balancing the needs of individual homeowners with the interests of the community as a whole.
  4. Understanding and adhering to the association’s governing documents and relevant laws.
  5. Encouraging homeowner participation through committees and feedback opportunities.
  6. Conducting open, fair, and well-publicized elections.
  7. Providing a transparent decision-making process when feasible and appropriate.
  8. Ensuring responsible collection of association fees while providing fair options for homeowners facing financial hardships.
  9. Providing a fair and accessible appeals process for homeowners affected by major decisions.
  10. Acting with integrity, avoiding conflicts of interest, and disclosing any potential ethical concerns.

By upholding these rights and responsibilities, homeowners and community leaders can work together to create a thriving and well-managed living environment at The Atrium Condominiums.