Many condominium and homeowners associations (HOAs) have an architectural control committee (ACC). Oftentimes, the Board of Directors assumes the role of the ACC rather than having a separate committee. Where the governing documents give the Board/ACC discretion over proposed architectural/exterior changes within the association, what are the limits to that discretionary power? Facts In a […]
Problem What do you do if you want a detached garage but your documents don’t allow it? Facts Plaintiffs sought to enjoin the construction of a detached garage in their association on the grounds that it was specifically prohibited by the declaration. However, the declaration provided a procedure for review of any proposed structure that
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Issue Does a homebuilder need Association approval of its plans? NO, unless the condominium documents require it. Facts The plaintiff was the builder, Canyon Custom Home Builders (“Builder”). The defendant was Somerset Condominium Association, Inc. (“Association”). The Builder wanted to construct on eight vacant lots/units. The entire Association consisted of 37 units. Although some units
