Here are 6 of the most common items that are typically covered: Utilities. Maintenance and repairs. HOA insurance. HOA reserve funds. Property management staffing. Professional property management.
The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, or “CC&Rs”, is the primary and most important governing document for a inium or planned development, and is required for all iniums and planned developments.
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
To comply with New York law, there are three primary pathways to establish an HOA: obtaining a no-action letter under 13 NYCRR Section 22.8, utilizing the Cooperative Policy Statement No. 7 (CPS-7), or filing an offering plan pursuant to 13 NYCRR Part 22 (Part 22).
HOA fees generally cover the maintenance of common areas, such as lobbies, patios, landscaping, swimming pools, tennis courts, and community clubhouses. In many cases, the fees also cover utilities like water, sewer services, and garbage disposal.
The HOA board sets these fees based on the community's budget and financial needs. The board calculates these fees to ensure adequate funding for maintaining and operating shared spaces and amenities. Therefore, negotiating your personal HOA fees is usually not an option.
Homeowners associations levy HOA fees to cover common expenses. These fees are typically set annually and can change based on the association's budget and financial needs. They fund everyday operations, maintenance, and reserves for future expenses.
The New York State Eviction Moratorium that allowed tenants to file a hardship declaration to stop their eviction expired on January 15, 2022. Landlords are now allowed to serve court papers and the courts will be resuming eviction proceedings even if you filed a hardship declaration.
Good Cause Eviction is a New York State law that went into effect on April 20, 2024. It gives some tenants of unregulated (also known as “market rate”) homes in New York City new protections.