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Thứ Ba, 7 tháng 4, 2009
A BILL of RIGHTS for HOMEOWNERS in ASSOCIATIONS
This Article drafted by David A. Kahne of the Law Office of David A. Kahne, and presented by The AARP Public Policy Institute, a part of the Policy and Strategy Group of AARP. It is copied to this Blog from the Website of Texas Homeowners for HOA Reform.
1. The Right to Security against Foreclosure
An association shall not foreclose against a homeowner except for significant unpaid assessments, and any such foreclosure shall require judicial review to ensure fairness.
2. The Right to Resolve Disputes without Litigation
Homeowners and associations will have available alternative dispute resolution (ADR), although both parties preserve the right to litigate.
3. The Right to Fairness in Litigation
Where there is litigation between an association and a homeowner, and the homeowner prevails, the association shall pay attorney fees to a reasonable level.
4. The Right to Be Told of All Rules and Charges
Homeowners shall be told - before buying - of the association's broad powers, and the association may not exercise any power not clearly disclosed to the homeowner if the power unreasonably interferes with the homeownership.
5. The Right to Stability in Rules and Charges
Homeowners shall have rights to vote to create, amend, or terminate deed restrictions and other important documents. Where an association's directors have power to change operating rules, the homeowners shall have notice and an opportunity, by majority vote, to override new rules and charges.
6. The Right to Individual Autonomy
Homeowners shall not surrender any essential rights of individual autonomy because they live in a common-interest community. Homeowners shall have the right to peaceful advocacy during elections and other votes as well as use of common areas.
7. The Right to Oversight of Associations and Directors
Homeowners shall have reasonable access to records and meetings, as well as specified abilities to call special meetings, to obtain oversight of elections and other votes, and to recall directors.
8. The Right to Vote and Run for Office
Homeowners shall have well-defined voting rights, including secret ballots, and no director shall have a conflict of interest.
9. The Right to Reasonable Associations and Directors
Associations, their directors, and other agents shall act reasonably in exercising their power over homeowners.
10. The Right to an Ombudsperson for Homeowners
Homeowners shall have fair interpretation of their rights through the state Office of Ombudsperson for Homeowners. This ombudsperson enables state oversight were needed, and increases available information for all.
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