Idaho Lot Owners Association Rules

HOA rules and regulations are intended to work in unison with bylaws and CC&Rs. They are designed to maintain the value and well-being of the association, but they should not be used to restrict members' enjoyment of their community. Rules should be followed by members, but they are not set in stone.

Simply put, HOA rules are rules that members of an HOA community must follow. These rules exist to regulate members' behavior within the association. Some people use HOA rules and HOA covenants interchangeably.Both HOA covenants and rules are legally binding and enforceable.

What HOAs Can Legally Do. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions fall under the scope of the HOA bylaws or articles. They are (in some cases) forged with the power to fine, place liens against mortgages, and even foreclose on a homeowner's property.

Violates rights or breaches laws. No power to act. Enacted incorrectly. Enforced inconsistently or selectively.

HOA board members can come on your property to assess the violation. For example, if there's a rule against metal fences and you recently put a fence up, the HOA can come onto your property to double-check whether it's metal. Some HOAs can also take action on your property to remedy a violation.

Among the steps you can take are to request a variance (an exception to the rule they have promulgated and are trying to enforce against you), file a grievance, request a hearing, correspond with your Board and Property Management Company, or pay the fine or pay to take the action they are requiring you to take and

Among the steps you can take are to request a variance (an exception to the rule they have promulgated and are trying to enforce against you), file a grievance, request a hearing, correspond with your Board and Property Management Company, or pay the fine or pay to take the action they are requiring you to take and

What HOAs Can Legally Do. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions fall under the scope of the HOA bylaws or articles. They are (in some cases) forged with the power to fine, place liens against mortgages, and even foreclose on a homeowner's property.