Homeowner Associations (HOAs) in Utah are crucial for managing residential communities and keeping them up to specific standards. To participate in community governance successfully, homeowners must know their rights and responsibilities. Who manages HOAs and how? A...
Ensuring financial stability is crucial for effectively operating any Homeowners Association (HOA). Still, unpaid dues from homeowners can severely impact the community’s budget and hinder its capacity to provide essential services. One effective legal tool HOAs in...
If you serve as a board member in a gated community in Utah, you are likely no stranger to written rules and policies. Such communities function (or, at least, should) as a well-oiled machine, both protecting the rights of the property owners and preserving quality...
If you manage a Utah Homeowners Association (HOA), you may, at some point, encounter complaints from one or more members of the community. It is critical that you be well-versed in the bylaws, policies and rules of conduct that govern your community’s HOA. It is also...
More and more people are selling their single-family homes and moving into condos, apartment complexes, town homes and the like. When an individual dwelling is part of a larger complex, complications can arise regarding maintenance, repairs and other issues. Many Utah...
In a perfect world, your Utah Homeowners Association (HOA) and its members would always work together to secure fair terms of agreement and would peacefully resolve any issues that arise. In reality, there are numerous types of issues that may be difficult to resolve....
There are many ways to volunteer your talents and services in your Utah community. While volunteerism doesn’t generate income, it can be a rewarding experience that helps you bond with neighbors, business owners and others in your area. One way to serve your community...
Community associations across the country are increasingly faced with tensions between investor-owners and their renters, and full-time residents trying to establish a sense of place and community. Condominium and townhome units have become popular for investors to...
Defamation is the act of harming someone’s reputation by making false statements to a third person. There are two types of defamation: libel and slander. Libel is written or printed statements, such as an email or newsletter. Slander is a gesture or a spoken...
Utah Code Section 57-8a-208 and 57-8-37 identify two types of violations that may subject a lot owner to fines: (1) continuing violations; and (2) non-continuing violations. However, determining whether a violation should be characterized as a continuing or...
