the HOA peace of mind relating to good corporate Further rules and regulations
governance. Members also need to be fully informed relating to building standards,
of how directors and/or trustees are elected, and how stands under construction and
they can participate in the election of the directors and safety fences ensure a balance
trustees and, of course, how they themselves can be in maintaining the quality of life and
nominated to serve. lifestyle for existing residents, and the need to
complete buildings according to plan. The placement
of external structures, including air conditioners,
Security and safety rules
television dishes and solar panels, etc., may affect the
aesthetics of the community, so regulations are in place
While the ultimate responsibility for security rests with
to ensure the sustainability of property value.
each home owner, most people who choose to live in
a secure estate do so because of the added security.
Controlling access and egress ensures accountability.
Usage and service rules
While access to individuals who have a rightful purpose
to enter cannot be denied, it is important to have All estate facilities and common areas are for the shared
information relating to the reasons for which people use of all members of the HOA, residents and guests,
enter the community. Rules pertaining to the use and the use thereof needs to be controlled to limit
of roads, speeding and dangerous driving are there abuse. The golf course, restaurants, hotels and sports
to protect residents and their families, and in some clubs require rules relating to use, hours of operation
cases the wildlife. Other safety rules, like the storage and accessibility to ensure fair opportunity for all to
of hazardous goods, the lighting of fires and setting off enjoy them. Very often these are also commercial
of fireworks, for example, are designed to protect the operations governed by their own regulations, and
community and property. need to form part of the rights and responsibilities of
Aesthetics rules HOA members. A harmonious lifestyle is attained by
the attitude towards the use of the shared and common
areas including parks, dams, walking and jogging trails
Every community establishes its own ‘theme’ in respect
and the like.
of design, layout, materials used and colour, and rules
pertaining to the maintenance of the intended look and
feel will have a direct impact on the value of property.
Environmental rules
Environmental factors of community living, including
energy, water and waste management, are the
responsibility of all who live in South Africa, and
focused projects and joint efforts in this regard are the
responsibility of all who live in residential communities.
It is a key responsibility of the board and management
to comply with environmental legislation regarding the
removal of alien vegetation, as well as the control of
planting and beautification of gardens, both private
and common.
Conduct rules
People are entitled to expect certain levels of privacy,
peace and tranquillity within the community in which
they live. The community is made up of different age
groups, cultures and belief systems, and rules relating
to the general behaviour of all residents need to set a
minimum standard of conduct relating to music, the
use of equipment and control of pets, etc.
Conclusion
Bankenveld Estate
Rules that are formulated in each of the above categories
should fit the purpose of each category.
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