articles by Barry A. Ross

Interpretation of CC&R’s and Bylaws


There are many circumstances in which the Board of Directors, or its management company, may interpret the CC&R’s differently than a property owner. When the CC&R’s state that views have to be considered when the Association reviews architectural applications for home remodeling, does this mean that there can be no view impairment at all, or no substantial view impairment, or that the relative views of the affected neighbors have to be balanced, or that views are one of several factors that have to be considered?

We help you interpret the CC&R's.