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Understanding the laws, proper procedures, and “best practices” for administering a COC promotes good behavior and good relations between residents and boards of directors and can reduce the number of disputes.

The information offered below covers the most common topics of concern to COCs

  • Common Ownership Community Association Manual & Resource Guide  
  • Annual Notice to Residents about the CCOC
  • Architectural Regulations, Local Law, & You
  • Architectural Control - FAQ
  • Assessments & Your Community – FAQ
  • Board Duties & Limitations
  • Owners’ Rights and Responsibilities
  • Documents & Records
  • How to Hold an Annual Election
  • Insurance & the Duty to Repair
  • Meetings & Hearings, Motions & Minutes
  • How to Hold a Closed Meeting
  • CCOC Communicator
  • A Consumer Guide to Homeowners Insurance

Or view these brief educational videos

  • Associations and Architectural Rules
  • Associations and the Enforcement Process
  • Budgeting and the Reserve Fund
  • Condo Insurance in Detail
  • HO 6 Insurance for Condos
  • Holding an Association Election
  • Homeowner Rights and Responsibilities
  • How Association Rules and Governing Documents Interact
  • Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
  • What is a Common Ownership Community
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