Community Matters – Spring 2026
This edition features an article emphasizing the importance of proper notice when community associations address property issues or covenant violations. Whether the matter involves hearings, alternative dispute resolution, delinquent accounts, meetings, or self‑help, associations must follow the notice requirements in their governing documents and applicable statutes to avoid legal missteps. The article underscores that when an association “notices” a problem, it must also formally “notice” the owner to protect both the community and the enforcement process, by Darrelyn S. Hughes, Esq.
The second article explores the three primary enforcement tools available to community associations—fines, self‑help, and injunctive relief—and how each can be used to address covenant violations. While fines often encourage compliance, some situations require the association to take corrective action through self‑help or seek a court order when other remedies fail. Determining the most effective approach depends on the circumstances, and legal guidance is essential to ensure the association achieves compliance while maintaining community standards, by Andrew S. Mozingo, Esq.
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