Are you a member of a new Subdivision Trustee of a Homeowners Association (HOA) based in Chesterfield? In that case, you might be interested in learning more about the legal powers of a HOA and the rules that govern neighborhoods in our lovely city.
At Keathley Law Office, we’ve come up with a brief overview of both. Keep reading to explore the essential things your HOA needs to keep track of and the legal rights HOAs have.
Areas of Responsibility
According to the City of Chesterfield, HOAs are responsible for the order and maintenance of several key areas that we will briefly cover below. Since we’ll just be scratching the surface, please book a consultation with us for any clarifications.
Exterior Property Maintenance
Ensuring the safety of Chesterfield’s residents is of the utmost importance. That’s why the City of Chesterfield has created a list of guidelines that homeowners should follow and HOAs should enforce.
Basically, no piece of the exterior should pose a potential threat to anyone’s health. For example, loose shingles, missing or unsecured roofing materials, and porches with rotting, loose, or deteriorating supports would be violations since they create a hazard for your neighborhood’s residents.
Regarding garbage, garbage cans shouldn’t be stored on front porches in order to maintain a pleasant environment.
Landscape Requirements
Trees play an essential role in ecosystems by providing habitat for animals and birds and removing CO2 emissions from the atmosphere. Therefore, the City of Chesterfield strictly controls the ways in which trees are treated.
No tree can be cut down or damaged in any way without prior approval. There are also strict regulations that control site developments that may require tree removal.
Regulations about Native Plants, Animals, and Fowl
HOAs strive to make sure that their communities have safe and pleasant environments. This is the primary reason why HOAs should closely monitor homeowners to make sure that no one creates situations that may cause a public nuisance.
For example, homeowners shouldn’t facilitate conditions that would allow insect infestations to develop on their property. Also, turf grass and weeds should be regularly mowed to a maximum height of no more than ten inches. Lack of control over nuisance plants, invasive plants, and noxious weeds would also be something that HOAs might need to take action against.
Legal Rights
HOAs have legal rights that allow them to enforce rules on homeowners within their district if they violate the aforementioned guidelines. Furthermore, HOAs can legally collect the fees that they need to function effectively. In Chesterfield, monthly HOA fees should not exceed $170.
At Keathley Law Office, LLC, we work hard to make Chesterfield a safe and pleasant city to live in. That’s why we closely work with HOAs to help them solve any problems that may arise within their neighborhoods.
Do you have any legal questions about how to handle a violation in Chesterfield? Are you seeking to start a lawsuit? If you need help with any legal issues, please contact Ben today at 314-312-2244.