Tool Category: Model Policies
Establish Member Drone Use Policy to Ensure Safety
Drones can be used by associations in a variety of ways: to inspect buildings for damage, assess architectural review committee (ARC) compliance (to determine whether a member did what she said she would with regard to variances), and discover covenant violations. But they’re also a source of entertainment when used recreationally. A policy that sets…
Draft Fair Housing Code of Conduct for Maintenance Staff
Ask your association’s attorney about how you can adapt this fair housing code of conduct for use at your community. It instructs your maintenance staff on how to act around members in a way that won’t prompt a fair housing lawsuit.
Ask Board Candidates to Sign Code of Conduct
The following Model Pledge, which spells out a code of conduct, asks candidates for the association board of directors to abide by the association’s code of campaign conduct. And it recites the components of the association’s code of campaign conduct. Show this to your attorney before adapting it for use at your community.
Host Community-Wide Garage Sale
Hosting a garage sale can help members clear out their units and make some money while doing it. It also serves as a social function, if you serve light fare and drinks or have entertainment. But such an event—especially if it’s open to the public—could get out of hand if you don’t set rules governing…
Ask Board Members to Sign Code of Conduct
A well-drafted code of conduct serves important dual purposes. It can be instrumental in encouraging board members to do the best job they possibly can when serving the interests of the community. It can also be used to deal with board members who have acted inappropriately. Ask your association’s attorney to help you adapt the…
Ask Board Candidates to Sign Campaign Conduct Pledge
The following Model Pledge, which spells out a code of conduct, asks candidates for the association board of directors to abide by the association’s code of campaign conduct. And it recites the components of the association’s code of campaign conduct. Show this to your attorney before adapting it for use at your community.
Protect Condo Community and Members with Smoke Detector Policy
This Model Policy, written with the help of New Jersey attorney J. David Ramsey and California manager Rolf Crocker, requires members to ensure that their smoke detectors are operable at all times. Also, it contains optional language that you can use if your governing documents allow you to fine members who don’t comply with community…