CCM Governance & Community Standards Flashcards
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A resident files a formal violation notice appeal. What is the MOST important element of a fair hearing process?
Answer: The resident has an opportunity to present their case before a decision is made
Due process requires that the accused resident be given notice and an opportunity to be heard before the board renders a decision on the appeal.
Which term describes the process by which a community association formally notifies a homeowner that they are in violation of the governing documents?
Answer: Violation notice (or notice of non-compliance)
A violation notice formally communicates the specific rule infraction and required corrective action, initiating the enforcement process.
When a community association's rules conflict with a federal fair housing law, which takes precedence?
Answer: Federal law overrides the association's rules
Federal law—including the Fair Housing Act—supersedes any association rule or restriction that would constitute unlawful housing discrimination.
A community manager is asked to enforce a rule inconsistently—applying it to some owners but not others. This practice violates which key governance principle?
Answer: Selective enforcement prohibition / uniform enforcement
Selective enforcement exposes the association to discrimination claims and is generally prohibited; rules must be applied uniformly to all owners.
Which document typically specifies the roles, terms, and election procedures for the community association's board of directors?
Answer: The bylaws
The bylaws govern the internal operations of the association, including board composition, officer roles, terms of office, and election procedures.
What must a community association generally provide to a unit owner who requests a copy of the association's financial records?
Answer: Access to or copies of the records within the timeframe required by governing documents or state law
Owners generally have a statutory or contractual right to inspect and copy association financial records within defined timeframes.