HOAs can ban short-term rentals, but they must be clear about what a short-term rental is, and why the ban has been implemented. It must also be in the CC&Rs, not just the rules. Associations need to be prepared to enforce STR rules, no matter what they are, in order for them to be effective.
Generally speaking, the declaration is the document that creates the inium. The bylaws spell out the day-to-day operations of the association. If your association is more than 10 years old and the bylaws have remained unchanged, board members may want to consider making updates.
Bylaws. The Bylaws of a inium or planned development contain the operating procedures of the homeowners association. These generally include how to call and conduct a meeting, how to vote, how to levy assessments, how to manage association business, and how to keep records.