Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Homeowners Association

[PattyMara (PattyMara]

In a message dated 2/29/00 5:26:57 AM !, sundog [at] gburgtimes.com writes:

<< Our lawyer has templates for other HOAs, which will work fine, I
 suppose, but we wanted to get a look at one that reflects the needs and
 values of cohousing. >>

Our HOA structure and by-laws are strictly boiler room, friendly to the 
suits, legal documents that are generic to condos across the state.  Yawn. 

We were encouraged to do it this way by our lawyer in order to not raise any 
eyebrows from the bank.  

I was worried that it would come back to bite us later, when living in the 
community.  It has raised its ugly head slightly when we discussed fencing 
issues,  ("Well, looky here, the by-laws say blankity blankity blank." )  So 
then when that happens we have to create a special description to provide a 
more realistic community agreement.   All well and good.  

Long story short, we have nothing document wise to share with you that 
reflects the needs and values of cohousing.  Maybe in ten years we will.

coheartedly
patty mara
tierra nueva, cen CA coast