Question:
Our neighborhood has 29 median strips between driveways of which most need repair or replacement. Can the HOA use current funds to replace all the median strips and force home owners to pay in full or over time with monthly payments? We are located in PA. Some home owners don’t care about how the median strips look. Replacing them all with new reinforced poured and stamped concrete will make the neighborhood look great and uniform. Legally, can we do this?
– Steve
Answer:
Hi Steve,
In Pennsylvania, an HOA can indeed use its funds to cover repairs or improvements of common areas like median strips, provided this use aligns with the association’s governing documents. However, mandating homeowners to pay an additional assessment for such a project may require approval from a majority of the association’s members, especially if the expense is significant. Pennsylvania law allows HOAs to levy special assessments for common area projects, but the process and approval requirements vary based on the HOA’s specific rules.
If the cost of replacing all median strips is not covered by reserve funds, the HOA might either need a majority homeowner vote to authorize a special assessment or consult the governing documents for specifics on funding large capital improvements.
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