It is typically created by the developer of the inium and is recorded with the local government as a part of the inium's legal documents.
Section 57 of the Act provides that all books, records, contracts, and financial statements concerning the administration and operation of the inium project shall be available for examination by any of the co-owners at convenient times.
Most HOA documents are public record, including governing documents. Some states only require the HOA to make certain documents public, while others can be kept confidential.
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.
The By-laws are a contract between the condo association and the owners.
Exploring the Public Record Status of HOA Bylaws In some states, such as California, HOA bylaws are considered public record and must be made available upon request. In other states, such as Virginia, HOA bylaws are not considered public record and therefore are not required to be made publicly available.
Answer: Yes, condo bylaws are legally binding documents. They are part of the inium's governing documents and are enforceable under both state or provincial laws and local regulations.
What are the requirements of a inium association? The Act requires the association of co-owners to keep current copies of the master deed, all amendments to the master deed, and other inium documents available for review by co- owners, prospective purchasers, and prospective mortgagees.
Sec. 67. (1) A change in a inium project shall be reflected in an amendment to the appropriate inium document. An amendment to the inium document is subject to sections 90, 90a, and 91.
Sec. 47. (1) Subject to the prohibitions and restrictions in the inium documents, a co-owner may make improvements or alterations within a inium unit that do not impair the structural integrity of a structure or otherwise lessen the support of a portion of the inium project.