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:
- A responsive and competent community association.
- Honest, fair, and respectful treatment by community leaders and property managers.
- Participate in governing the community association through meetings, committees, and elections.
- Access association records and financial reports.
- Expect prudent expenditure of HOA fees and assessments.
- Live in a well-maintained property that adheres to community standards.
- Fair treatment regarding financial obligations, including the opportunity to discuss payment plans before foreclosure proceedings.
- Receive all governing documents that outline community rules and regulations.
- Appeal decisions affecting non-routine financial responsibilities or property rights.
Homeowner Responsibilities
Homeowners are responsible for:
- Reading and complying with the community’s governing documents.
- Maintaining their unit according to established community standards.
- Treating association leaders and neighbors with honesty and respect.
- Voting in community elections and engaging in relevant discussions.
- Paying HOA assessments and charges on time.
- Contacting association leaders or management regarding financial obligations if issues arise.
- Requesting reconsideration of material decisions that personally affect them.
- Keeping association leaders informed with up-to-date contact information.
- Ensuring that tenants, guests, and family members adhere to community rules.
Community Leader Rights
Community leaders have the right to:
- Expect homeowners to meet their financial obligations to the community.
- Enforce community rules and regulations fairly and consistently.
- Conduct meetings in a positive and constructive atmosphere.
- Receive support and constructive input from homeowners.
- Take advantage of educational opportunities that enhance their leadership and decision-making.
- Protect their personal privacy and leisure time outside of association matters.
Community Leader Responsibilities
Community leaders are responsible for:
- Fulfilling their fiduciary duties and making decisions in the best interest of the community.
- Exercising sound business judgment in financial and operational matters.
- Balancing the needs of individual homeowners with the interests of the community as a whole.
- Understanding and adhering to the association’s governing documents and relevant laws.
- Encouraging homeowner participation through committees and feedback opportunities.
- Conducting open, fair, and well-publicized elections.
- Providing a transparent decision-making process when feasible and appropriate.
- Ensuring responsible collection of association fees while providing fair options for homeowners facing financial hardships.
- Providing a fair and accessible appeals process for homeowners affected by major decisions.
- 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.