Understanding the Bylaws of your community association is essential for knowing the framework and procedures that guide the operation of your HOA. Here's a friendly guide to help you learn about these bylaws and where to find them.

Bylaws are the governing rules that outline the structure, procedures, and responsibilities of the community association. They provide a framework for how the Association operates, including the roles and duties of board members, the process for holding meetings, voting procedures, and financial management. Bylaws are essential for ensuring that the association functions smoothly and effectively, promoting fair and consistent governance within the community.

This document can be found in your property owner account. If you need help logging into this account, check out this article.

Once in your account, to access these documents:

1. Go to "Document"

Click the "Resident" dropdown in the side menu.

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Once open, click the "Dcoument" option.

This will open your association's Document area, which will contain all of the association's documents, which may include governing documents, rules and regulations, financials, meeting minutes, newsletters, and more.

2. Locate the Bylaws

Look a document labeled “Bylaws” under the "Governing" section of the Document area. Sometimes, it will be compiled with the association’s Declaration of Covenants in a single document, which may be titled “Bylaws and Covenants”.

Click the "View" button to open up the document.

• Understand the Structure: Familiarize yourself with the structure and procedures outlines in the Bylaws to understand how the Association operates.‍
• Know Your Rights: Learn your rights and responsibilities as an association member as defined in the Bylaws.
• Stay  Informed: Regularly review the Bylaws and any amendments to stay updated on your association’s governance.