Legal Basis for Covenants and Rules

1. Statutory Legal Basis - CCIOA
2. Association’s Governing Documents
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • Declaration
  • General Powers (e.g., broad powers to enact rules)
  • Specific Powers (e.g., prohibition against satellite dishes)
  • Pre-Enforcement Process (e.g., ACC)
3. Rules and Regulations
4. Guidelines

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF RULES
1. Rule must relate to purpose of association and purpose sought to be achieved by the rule.

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