What happens if I do not abide by the restrictive covenants, bylaws, or rules and regulations?
In any condominium or townhouse development, an owner or the association may seek relief in court against another owner who violates the association’s covenants, bylaws, rules or regulations. In addition, owners in some condominiums and townhouses may be subject to fines imposed by the association in accordance with either the Planned Community Act or the Condominium Act. These Acts give associations fining authority over the owners of condominiums created on or after October 1, 1986 , the owners of townhouses created on or after January 1, 1999 , and owners of older condominiums and townhouses whose associations have properly subjected themselves to portions of the applicable Act. Even if an association has the right to impose a fine, no fine can be imposed until the owner is given notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to defend against the charge at a hearing before the executive board of the association or a panel designated by the board. Once a violation is found and n
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