Can I pay my assessments online?

Yes. Log in to your Homeowner Portal and select the Make a Payment button. From there, you can make a one-time payment or manage your recurring payment settings. Platform fees apply for both eCheck and Credit Card payments.

What are the governing documents of an association?

Homeowners associations derive their basic legal authority for their existence, activities, and actions from state statutes and certain legal documents. These typically include:

• Articles of Incorporation
• Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
• Bylaws
• Rules and Regulations

What are the Articles of Incorporation?

The Articles of Incorporation establish the association as a legal corporation. They generally:

• Bring the corporation into existence
• Define the corporation’s basic purpose and powers
• Establish that there will be a board of directors and identify the initial board

What is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions?

The primary governing document of a homeowners association, apart from applicable law, is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, commonly called the Declaration or CC&Rs.

The Declaration serves as the constitutional foundation of the association and defines the rights, responsibilities, and limitations of both homeowners and the association. As a legal entity, the association may enter into contracts, collect assessments, raise funds, record liens, and take other actions authorized by the governing documents and applicable law.

The Declaration may include:

• Definitions of the physical elements of the property
• The method for determining each owner’s interest in the common areas
• The responsibilities of the association and individual owners
• Permitted uses of individual properties and common areas
• Maintenance responsibilities for properties and common areas
• Restrictions affecting the use or enjoyment of properties and common areas

What are Bylaws?

While the Declaration forms the constitutional foundation of the association, the Bylaws establish its operating and governance procedures. They provide the framework for managing the association as authorized by the Declaration.

Bylaws commonly address:

• Requirements for membership meetings
• Voting rights of property owners
• Procedures for electing the board of directors
• Procedures for selecting board officers
• Quorum requirements
• The association’s authority to enter into contracts
• General powers and duties of the board

What are Rules and Regulations?

Rules and Regulations provide operational and behavioral standards for homeowners, residents, tenants, guests, and visitors. They may address matters such as noise, pets, parking, property appearance, use of common areas, and enforcement procedures. Well-crafted rules help protect the community, promote consistent expectations, and preserve the common areas.

I have a question about my account or billing. How do I contact the management company?

Log in to your Homeowner Portal and select Requests. Click the + New Request button and choose the request type that best matches your question. Selecting the appropriate request type helps route your message to the correct team member.

I own multiple properties or belong to both a community association and a master association. How do I manage all my accounts in the Homeowner Portal?

To request that eligible accounts be linked under one Homeowner Portal login, email info@gothoa.com.

The homeowner or entity name shown on the deed must match across the properties. If the ownership names do not match, a different email address and separate portal login may be required for each account.