Our “Bylaws” consist of three main documents that govern the operation of the Association and the behavior of both the Council and Owners/Residents:
- Enabling Declaration:
- Describes the individual owners’ property lines, unit sizes, proportionate interest values, common elements, and basic size/scope of the community.
- Describes the Builders’ (Declarant) responsibilities before turning over control to Owners/HOA.
- Provides guidance on how Council should be created and function with mention of the need and use of the “Code of Regulations”.
- Describes Owner’s rights and restrictions on sale, transfer, and occupancy of each unit.
- Code of Regulations:
- Describes the creation of the Council, membership term, officer status, rules of conduct, and meeting requirements and reporting requirements.
- Establishes rules for majority and voting, Owner’s rights, and responsibilities.
- Outlines the Owner’s responsibility for common expenses, dues, assessments, and delinquencies.
- Establishes how the use and maintenance of the property should be conducted and what items may be done or are prohibited by Owners/Residents.
- Provides guidance regarding insurance and Owners’ rights/responsibilities.
- Defines rules for the maintenance of books and records and Owners’ right of inspection.
- Community Rules:
- Provides the details of what Owners and Residents should expect to do and how to behave regarding regular or ongoing topics: Pets, Parking, Noise, Unit Rentals, Late Fees/Finance Charges, etc., and what happens when those rules are broken. (Violations)
- Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (“DUCIOA”)
- You can also view Delaware law (Title 25, Chapter 81) to see how Condo Associations behave and get answers to many of the questions that are commonly asked by homeowners or those looking to purchase a condo.