As a landlord, you are obligated to ensure your tenants know and follow the HOA’s rules and regulations. You also are responsible for their behavior. Parking, pets, noise and pool violations among renters have become common, resulting in landlords being fined. In some instances, fines have topped $1,000.
To help you avert problems, here is a brief FAQ about landlord responsibilities.
Q: In addition to informing my tenants of the rules and regulations, what other requirements do I have?
A: You are responsible for submitting the tenant contact form within 10 days of move-in, ensuring move-in and move-outs are scheduled in advance, as well as providing building keys/fobs/passes.
Q: Are short-term leases allowed?
A: Short-term leases are allowed with a 30-day minimum.
Q: What is the move-in/move-out process?
A: All move-ins and move-outs must be scheduled in advance. Please see the New Homeowner/Tenant Checklist
Q: What happens when tenants violate rules or cause problems?
A: Each unit owner is ultimately responsible for tenant rules violations and for problems tenants cause. Typically, a rules violation will result in the unit owner first being informed of the problem. If it is not resolved, the owner will be called to a hearing before the board of directors, which can levy fines against owners. Fines range from $100 to $1,000. In some cases, tenants may lose privileges, such as access to the pools, barbecue area and gym.
Q: Where can tenants park if they have over-sized or extra vehicles?
A: Oversized vehicles must be parked on the street as they are not allowed in the garages or Guest Parking. Extra vehicles also must be parked off-property. Violations of this rule can lead to fines and vehicles being towed.
Q: Can tenants store personal items in the garages?
A: No, only automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles are allowed in the garages.