Tool Category: Other Model Tools

Here’s a model clause, created with the help of Maryland attorney Michael Nagle, that you can use to amend your governing documents if your community does not have a “no-fault” provision. It requires an owner of a condo unit from which a problem originates to pay for all damages to his unit, other units, and…

Here’s a Model Declaration Clause that you can include in your declaration to protect your community from declining property values, personal injury liability, and other problems caused by unauthorized modifications made by members to their units. Show this clause to your attorney before adapting it for your own use.

Using the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques of mediation and arbitration can help your association avoid costly litigation and the unpleasantness of going to court when there are association-related conflicts with a construction contractor. Ask your association’s attorney about adapting this language to draft a provision for contracts that can be used to require mediation…

The following Model Amendment—which can amend either your association’s bylaws or declaration—sets a policy enabling the board to compel members to take proper care of “high-risk components” in their units. Check with your attorney before using this amendment in your community, to make sure that you’re complying with state law and your governing documents in…

Recycling Program: Green Valley Community Association has an active recycling program that all residents are strongly encouraged to participate in. Recycling protects the environment, helps keep our community clean and attractive, and reduces our disposal costs.

A Fair Housing Code of Conduct is an important element of your legal compliance efforts. Customize this template as necessary and have an attorney review it before putting it into effect.

According to the Community Associations Institute, 40 states currently have solar rights or solar easement provisions in place.

Here is model language to add to a lease between a member and his tenant. You can add this language with a lease addendum. An addendum states additional terms, conditions, and rules that are incorporated into the lease between the tenant and the member. The following clause puts both the tenant and member on notice…

Here’s a model bylaw that you can adapt and use to create the right for your association to collect rent directly from a delinquent member’s tenant. Check with your attorney before adapting this bylaw for use at your community