Homeowner Association Governing Documents

  1. The association’s governing documents are made up of legally binding documents that are filed at the county office.
          1. Declarations: The real property covenants, filed with county clerk. Provides structural and use restrictions and creates the community association.
          2. Bylaws: The business practices of an HOA: who governs, how often, when/where/how do we meet and conduct business.
          3. Initial Rules: The rules flesh out the can’s and cant’s within the community.
          4. Guidelines: These are like rules except they are weighted toward structural/aesthetic restrictions.

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Dows Hills Governing Docs (PDF)