Legislation Overview
INDUSTRY JOURNAL Vol . 8
Legislation Overview
Public Policies for the Residential
Community Industry
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Executive summary of public policies
ARC developed a range of policies , a summary of which follows , and all community associations are encouraged to use these as a basis for the implementation of their own policies within their communities . For a full description of these , please contact jeff @ hoasupport . co . za
1 Access of visitors , contractors , guests and the ‘ public ’
ARC supports the right of an HOA to control access to the community whether roads are deemed to be private or public . ARC opposes access controls that conflict with the constitutional rights of citizens . ARC encourages the use of proper signage and other means to advise all visitors of their obligations while in the community .
2 Security protocols , standard operating procedures and emergency procedures
ARC supports the implementation of the highest possible security standards within budgetary constraints and supports the principle that homeowners living within communities are responsible for their own home security . ARC opposes any groups challenging the rights of an HOA in regard to how the HOA applies these standards . ARC encourages all communities and their security service providers to implement standard operating procedures and emergency procedures in the community . ARC opposes the use of security providers who are unregistered .
3 Financial controls , budgets and reserves
ARC believes it is imperative for all community associations to adopt and use a financial planning and budget process which accurately
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