In Part 1 of this series, I explained that Utah courts will enforce Restrictive Covenants (like non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, no-hire clauses, and similar provisions), as long as they are written to protect an employer's “legitimate business interests” and they place “no greater restraint” than ...
57-22-5 Renter's duties -- Cleanliness and sanitation -- Compliance with written agreement -- Destruction of property, interference with peaceful enjoyment prohibited.
No public officer or public employee shall have personal investments in any business entity which will create a substantial conflict between their private interests and their public duties (Utah State Code §67-16-9).
Utah law does not require any particular amount of reserves for associations.
Potential Options to Deal with a Restrictive Covenant Check if the beneficiary exists. You must undertake checks to check who benefits from the covenant. Negotiate. Indemnity insurance, shielding against covenant enforcement risks. Legal route.
How can an HOA be dissolved ing to Utah law? The dissolution of an HOA in Utah must be executed in ance with the procedures outlined in the association's governing documents and must comply with state law, including a vote by a specified percentage of the membership.
You can start by calling an association meeting and ask for a vote on dissolving the HOA. If approved, have the agreeing members sign the termination agreement. Settle any debts, dispose of assets belonging to the HOA, and file the necessary documentation with the SOS to complete the dissolution.
Non-competes are enforceable in Utah in many situations. A Utah court will usually enforce a non-compete agreement if the employer shows that the agreement was not made after “bad faith” negotiations and that agreement was necessary for the company to protect its interests.
One of the primary responsibilities of the HOA board of directors is to enforce the CC&Rs. This includes ensuring that all homeowners are following the rules, issuing violations for any infractions, and taking appropriate action if necessary. Managing the community's finances.
Under Utah Code § 16-6a et seq., HOAs/COAs that are registered nonprofit corporations may be dissolved following Utah Code § 16-1 et seq. This is done by a proposal from the members to the HOAs/COAs association boards for adoption.