We are updating our old 1979 COA Documents. This will be completed by our Condo Owners Association (COA) lawyer Evan R. Bachove, Esquire. The average rewrite reduces the documents length into a much smaller package and includes modern changes and language.
The Board has only voted to begin the process (Nov 2025). No documents have been updated as yet. The membership will need to vote to approve the new Docs once they have been completed and reviewed by all.
COA governing documents are a set of legally binding rules and regulations that outline how a COA operates, defining the rights and responsibilities of homeowners within a community, including details about common areas, maintenance obligations, property restrictions, and financial aspects like dues and assessments; essentially acting as the “constitution” of the community, ensuring consistent management and property value maintenance across the development.
The old DOCs were written by the Developers 1979 before they began construction of our JLV community and a lot of the content no longer applies in today’s world.
Key elements of COA governing documents:
- Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs): Considered the primary document, outlining the core rules and restrictions on property use, including architectural guidelines, parking regulations, pet policies, and limitations on alterations to the exterior of homes.
- Articles of Incorporation: Establishes the COA as a legal entity, including its name, purpose, location, and initial board members.
- Bylaws: Details the internal operations of the COA, such as how meetings are conducted, voting procedures, board member responsibilities, and amendment processes.
- Rules and Regulations: More detailed guidelines regarding day-to-day living within the community, including noise limitations, trash disposal, guest policies, and pool usage