Guest bella Posted September 3, 2012 at 12:03 AM Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 at 12:03 AM Hi!My husband & I own a home with a homeowner association. There is a rule against cutting down trees without prior approval. In July we had tree stumps grounded down.(NO TREES CUT) The president of the association lives on the same street a couple of doors down. Next thing we know we are mailed a citation with a $50 fine claiming that we cut down trees. The letter enclosed told us we had to pay the fine first before we could file a greviance. The bylaws do not mention anything about having to pay the fine first before a greivance hearing.We tried to resolve everything by mailing a letter from the tree service stating what work we had done. They still insist that we have to file a grievance.Thank you for your replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted September 3, 2012 at 01:12 AM Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 at 01:12 AM Your question has to do with the HOA's customized rules rather than Robert's Rules of Order. Your best approach might be to talk to someone who is familiar with the HOA's rules that can advise you about your rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted September 3, 2012 at 11:27 AM Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 at 11:27 AM Although Chris H. is entirely correct in noting that this question relates to the HOA's rules, there is an RONR rule that assessments (p. 572) and fines (p. 643) cannot be assessed unless they are authorized in the bylaws. (It isn't clear if the actual amount of the assessment or fine must be in the bylaws, however).So check your bylaws or covenants or whatever your governing documents are called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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