It has been a trending ever since that in every town or village there must be a chieftain or representative. This representative would be the spokesperson for the villagers. He is in-charge to upkeep the peace and order of the village. He is the one responsible for the development and common good of the town. This is a practice in which everyone looks up to - someone that could be their voice. Homeowners' associations, or HOAs, are formal legal entities created to maintain common areas; they have the authority to enforce deed restrictions. ( By Judy Hedding. About.com Guide). What Ms. Hedding is trying to tell is that whatever these HOAs implement are the ideas that create a common good for the homeowners. But how important it is to have a HOA? Well, let’s try to think of a place where there are no rules or no restrictions that govern the people. This might be place where independence grow or practiced. It might be a place where laws of the neighboring city will be broken or might be an insult because they might see the practices uncivilized and misleading to their protected children. What is the effect of HOA's absence? Perhaps, there will be chaos and/or there will be a development of miscommunication. It might lead to disruption of every person's thinking. The development of a villager's childhood starts from his community. Thus, the upbringing of the community to this child will be a reflection of what he will be. Another effect of HOA being put up is that they will be able to keep the integrity that the village upholds. For example, the village of Morning Mist of Cagayan de Oro Philippines. They are keeping every house quite that they will be able to maintain silence along the roads of the village. They will even scold homeowners at any class just to ttain the promise of harmony in every homeowner in the village. ------------------------------------------------- Here are some rules in which homeowners might attain the harmonious living in their respective homes. One is Pet Policies. HOA rules may indicate whether pets are allowed in the community. If pets are allowed, the rules will state which types are acceptable, including breeds, and any size restrictions or limits on the number homeowners may have in their homes. Since it's the homeowner's responsibility to care for his pet, HOA rules also may list cleanup and leash requirements. Pets are the number one choice of the family to think for their children. It is in the study that a child develops its accountability skills when he took a responsibility of having a pet in his young age. But it is part of the responsibility to have a strict compliance of the HOA rules. It would be better to follow these rules so that no harm will be expected to the neighbors.
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Second sample HOA rule is Lawn Maintenance. Some communities offer lawn care services for their homeowners, while others expect homeowners to maintain their yards. HOA rules may list how tall grass can grow before it must be cut. The rules for lawn maintenance also may require residents to contact the association before adding gardens, trees or bushes to their landscaping. Rules on pesticides, mulch or other lawn care solutions also may be listed in HOA rules. Part of the home enhancements is the application of lawn growing. An addition to the beauty of the community but the restriction of having it installed must be with the permission to the HOA. We might not know that the soil in the lot is not suitable for lawns. Thus, owners might apply chemicals in order for the soil to be planted with lawn. This might disturb other homeowners. So, for a practical approach, ask permissions first before applying expensive chemicals.
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Another is the Parking issues. Parking rules and regulations may indicate the number of parking spots each resident receives, how many cars may be parked on a driveway, location of visitor parking and information on parking uninsured or out-of-commission vehicles in parking spots. The rules may specify where cars will be towed if parking regulations are violated. The best thing about this is that every home acquires a vehicle. Thus, making it convenient for traveling but the responsibility of parking lies on the owner itself. They should keep their cars in a place where they could not obstruct the traffic and other vehicles.
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Also a rule on Home Modifications must be entertained by the HOA. Whether they're painting the exterior of a home or adding a pool, building signage on the front lawn or adding shutters, homeowners covered by HOA rules typically have regulations and guidelines to follow. With the intent of preserving a uniform appearance throughout the community, some associations don't allow members to make unapproved modifications to the exterior of their properties. Not only to apply uniformity but also to pay respect to the neighborhood from the very distracting construction sounds and smells of the paint.
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In equal, imposition of Fines would make the implementation of the rules at its best. Homeowners may be charged a fee for violating HOA rules. Homeowners' association rules list fees for each offense and how payments should be made if a fee is assessed.
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Being a homeowner does not end in buying and building your home. A homeowner continues until they are able to bring something about as a good model for the neighboring people in the village.
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(Miranda Brookins, Homeowners' Association Sample Rules, Demand Media, 2 December 2012, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/homeowners-association-sample-rules-6895.html)
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