At the first Annual General Meeting, three homeowner association members from

City Homes will be elected. The council’s responsibility is to create bylaws for the buildings and manage the process for operations of the buildings overall, with the assistance of the property manager. 

Bylaws are rules of the building which are set by each HOA member. Bylaws act as guidelines for residents of the building. Examples include, changes residents are permitted to make to their home, restrictions on size or number of pets allowed per unit etc. The HOA has the ability to take action against any resident who contravenes an approved bylaw. This can include a written warning, fines or legal action. 

Each owner will be charged a monthly fee known as a homeowner association fee. This fee covers the maintenance of the services and amenity spaces offered in the building. This includes insurance, landscaping, repairs and general maintenance, etc.  

The property manager assists the HOA with its tasks. The HOA has many duties such as the maintenance of the common areas, preparing budgets, collecting strata fees, securing insurance, maintaining required records and enforcing bylaws. These tasks involve complex knowledge of local and federal legislation, financial and accounting principles, contract law, building maintenance etc. The property manager is a valuable asset for the HOA as a whole.  

Unlike living in a single-family home, your neighbors live in close proximity to you. Loud noises will disturb your neighbors and vice versa. Some noise in a condo building is normal and to be expected, and neighbor’s acting in consideration of one another can reduce irritants and allow everyone to have a positive experience in their home.  

Learn more about living in the City Homes HOA building in your Homeowner Guide which will be located in your new home at Settlement.