Define: Common Interest Development

A Common Interest Development is a community where individuals own their own homes or units, but also share ownership and responsibility for common areas and amenities.

Common types of CIDs include condominiums, planned unit developments (PUDs), and cooperative housing developments.

CID homeowners have the right to use and enjoy the common areas and amenities, as well as the responsibility to pay association fees and adhere to community rules and regulations.

An HOA is an organisation that manages and governs a CID, enforcing rules and regulations, collecting fees, and maintaining common areas and amenities.

Yes, an HOA has the authority to enforce rules and regulations that are outlined in the community’s governing documents, such as the CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions).

Yes, an HOA can impose fines on homeowners for violations of community rules and regulations, as long as the process for imposing fines is outlined in the governing documents.

Yes, homeowners have the right to challenge HOA decisions through the association’s internal dispute resolution process or through legal action if necessary.

Yes, in some cases, an HOA has the authority to foreclose on a homeowner’s property for non-payment of association fees, as outlined in the governing documents and state laws.

Homeowners must typically obtain approval from the HOA before making any changes to their property, such as renovations, additions, or exterior modifications.

Homeowners within a CID have legal protections outlined in state laws and the governing documents, including the right to due process, the right to access association records, and the right to challenge HOA decisions.