5 tips to help your community deal with architectural rules

By CAI Staff
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Exterior paint colors, landscaping and fences are three architectural rules often debated in homeowners associations. How can you make sure your HOA and condo rules are clear of controversy and designed to preserve your community?

  1. Adopt design guidelines that are legally valid and enforceable
  2. Notify new homeowners of the architectural rules as soon as they move in
  3. Issue periodic reminders to all homeowners in your community
  4. Communicate association design review guidelines by sharing them electronically or in a flyer
  5. Process design review applications in a timely, fair and reasonable manner

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