In the current times, we’re seeing things change in Austin rapidly week to week, day to day, and sometimes even hour to hour. Because the needs of community members and tenants can change so quickly, it’s important to gauge how you can help. Sometimes that means adding new rules or changing current regulations to meet the needs of your residents.
New technology and new housing trends continue to hit Austin, and our community will continue to look at how property managers, community associations, and HOAs adapt. You have to be up to date on the changes and be ready to answer pointed questions about how you handle the things that come up.
While you have to be up to date on new developments, you don’t want to be too quick to add new rules. You want to understand what the concerns and problems are for your residents as well as the possible solutions that could keep everyone happy. If you are thinking about adding new rules, follow these tips:
- Consult with your lawyer for help drafting a new rule that is clear and enforceable.
- Search for any federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations that would make creating your own rule futile.
- Check that the new rule fits in with the association’s guidelines as well as the federal, state, and local laws.
- Notify residents of the rule change and give a date of when it will go into effect.
- Communicate regularly with residents. Ask for thoughts on implementing the new rule, help residents make adjustments to comply with the new rule, and be open to any feedback that they have.
It’s necessary that the rules apply to all residents. You never want a rule to be misconstrued as discriminatory. Just as the rules need to be uniform, so should the enforcement of the rules. No matter who violates the rules, the proper enforcement of the rule should be the same.
Adapting to the new technology, home trends, and demographics of your community is essential to maintaining long relationships with your residents. If you have questions about which rules and regulations you should amend or implement, don’t hesitate to contact Prism Realty Management.
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