FAQs

The purpose of the board is to represent the interests of the homeowners as a whole, as these interests relate to the entire Craneridge Association. Board members must be familiar with Craneridge Associations Covenants and the Bylaws. We suggest that you read the bylaws and covenants, Violation Policy and Common Properties Rules located here: Homeowners Only

One of the main functions of the HOA is the repair and maintenance of common areas and common building exteriors. The maintenance responsibility for the association is established in the bylaws. Related to the duty to maintain the common property is the duty to adopt budgets and collect assessments from the homeowners. In a way, an HOA is a conduit for the homeowners to pay for the various expenses of operating the property. In order to determine the budget and monthly assessment, the board must decide what are the necessary expenses and costs of operation and administration, plus a reasonable reserve. The board members owe a fiduciary duty to the home owners to manage and operate the association using the care that an ordinarily prudent person would use under the same or similar circumstances.

In terms of training or guidance, just know that the rational basis for all decisions must be the best interests of the association consistent with its purposes. The board has a duty to uniformly enforce the governing documents against the owners and other residents of the property. Also, if you haven’t already, start attending the monthly Board meetings, where you can get a feel for how everything works, get to know the current board members and ask questions. You could also join a committee, as that would also provide you with experience concerning the operations of the Community. The list of committees is located here: Committees

No, you do not have to join a committee or engage in community activities in order to live in the community. There are plenty of opportunities to meet and engage in activities with your neighbors, however they are all optional. The only requirement to living within an HOA is that you must abide by the Bylaws and Covenants of the community. Buying into an HOA makes you a co-owner in the corporation and the Association can have a direct impact on your home value and quality of life. Craneridge is a small community that is entirely run by volunteers. If you are considering moving to Craneridge, we encourage you to read our community’s bylaws and covenants so that you can determine whether or not living in this HOA would work for you: Bylaws, Covenants & Policies

The common property areas include but are not limited to the pool and playground area, the meadow, and property owned by Craneridge Association. Yes, there are rules associated with Common Property use that were adopted on 3/6/17 as follows: 1) Members must be in good standing with Craneridge Association financially and not in violation of the By-laws and Covenants to use the common properties, 2) No unauthorized vehicles are allowed. This includes but is not limited to golf carts, ATVs, and dirt bikes, 3) No smoking is permitted, 4) No overnight camping is permitted, 5) Quiet hours are from dusk to dawn. Care should be given to not disturb neighbors, and 6) Care should be given to not cause reckless damage to the common properties.

Dogs, cats or other household pets are welcome! However, you may not breed or maintain pets/animals for any commercial purpose. You also may not keep or raise any horses or other animals, livestock or poultry of any kind on any lot.

Yes, Craneridge allows for home businesses within single-family residential zones. However, business must comply to certain regulations, which are listed within the bylaws and covenants under “Section II: Business.”