Bylaws and Covenants
Bylaws
Purpose: To govern the POA's internal management and operations.
Content: Includes procedures for board elections, meetings, voting rights, officer duties, budget, amending bylaws and more.
Legal Standing: Legally binding for the POA; addresses how the association functions.
Covenants
Purpose: Restrict property use, maintain aesthetics, protect property values, outline homeowner/POA obligations, and more.
Content: Rules on home size, architectural styles, landscaping, parking, fences, pets, and rentals.
Legal Standing: Legally binding, recorded with the property deed, and apply to all future owners (run with the land).