{"id":4464,"date":"2018-11-07T08:11:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T16:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.caionline.org\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2018-11-07T08:11:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T16:11:37","slug":"what-to-know-before-you-buy-in-a-community-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jerrybice.com\/wordpress\/what-to-know-before-you-buy-in-a-community-association\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know before you buy in a community association"},"content":{"rendered":"
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People choose to live in community associations for numerous reasons. Many owners value the inherent benefits of community associations, which are designed to manage common areas of the property, manage the property interests of owners, provide services for owners, and develop a sense of community through social activities and amenities. Yet community association living isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t for everyone.<\/p>\n

Do your due diligence by learning all you can about a community<\/a> before<\/em> you buy or rent a home in it.<\/p>\n

First, ask your real estate agent to see copies of the governing documents, including the bylaws or Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (sometimes referred to as CC&Rs).<\/p>\n

Next, take the time to talk to people who live in the community. Find out how they feel not only about the neighborhood, but also about how the community is governed and managed. Ask to talk to the president of the association, members of the elected board, or the professional who manages the community.<\/p>\n

Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget to check out the common areas. Are the amenities\u00e2\u20ac\u201dpools, tennis courts, and playgrounds\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwell-maintained? Is there ample parking?<\/p>\n

You should be able to answer the following questions before you buy or rent<\/a>:<\/p>\n