— Every association of homeowners shall be required to register with the HLURB. This registration shall serve to grant juridical personality to all such associations that have not previously acquired the same by operation of the General Corporation Law or by any other general law.
In homeowners association cases, the Complaint shall be filed in the RAB which has jurisdiction over the region where the association is registered with the DHSUD. (Rule 2, Section 7, Rules of Procedure of the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission).
SECTION 37. Association officers - Unless otherwise provided in the by-laws, an Association should have the following executive officers who shall be responsible for the management of the Association's business: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and auditor.
Can you refuse to join a Homeowner's Association? The short answer is yes. Under the law, all homeowners are qualified to join a HOA, but they are not required or mandated to be members. Membership is optional unless it's stipulated in the Deed of Sale or relevant documents are annotated in the title of the property.
— Homeowners' associations shall complement, support and strengthen LGUs in providing vital services to their members and help implement local government policies, programs, ordinances, and rules.
In homeowners association cases, the Complaint shall be filed in the RAB which has jurisdiction over the region where the association is registered with the DHSUD. (Rule 2, Section 7, Rules of Procedure of the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission).
Statutory Basis: RA 9904 (Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners Associations) and its IRR grant HOAs the right to impose and adjust reasonable fees and assessments. Procedure: Increases require: A board resolution. Proper notice to members.
— Every association of homeowners shall be required to register with the HLURB. This registration shall serve to grant juridical personality to all such associations that have not previously acquired the same by operation of the General Corporation Law or by any other general law.