Do not buy your home until you are able to answer the following questions:
- How much are assessments and when are payments due?
- What are the assessments used for?
- What do the assessments not cover?
- What are your individual responsibilities?
- How much can assessments increase every year?
- What is the budget?
- Are there any pending lawsuits and what for?
- Are there restrictions on renting the property?
- Do you like the architectural guidelines?
- Do you like the president and other directors of the board?
- Does the board get along well with and listen to the membership at large?
- What are the rules with respect to outside antennas, solar panels, satellite dishes, flags, pets, clotheslines, fences, parking, home businesses, and the like?
