5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Allegheny County HOAs are governed by the PA Uniform Planned Community Act (UPCA, 68 Pa.C.S. §5101 et seq.) for communities created after February 2, 1997, and the PA Uniform Condominium Act (68 Pa.C.S. §3101) for condos. UPCA §5308 governs executive board meetings requiring notice to unit owners, open meetings with limited executive session exceptions.
Architectural review in PA HOAs is governed by declaration/CC&Rs authority delegated under 68 Pa.C.S. §5302(a)(11). UPCA permits HOAs to regulate exterior appearance, additions, and landscaping through architectural review committees (ARCs) when authorized by declaration. Review decisions must be reasonable and consistently applied to avoid discrimination claims.
68 Pa.C.S. § 5307 - Upkeep of planned community
§ 5307. Upkeep of planned community. (a) General rule.-- Except to the extent provided by the declaration, subsection (b) or section 5312 (relating to insurance), the association is responsible for maintenance, repair and replacement of the common elements, and each unit owner is responsible for maintenance, repair and replacement of his unit. Each unit owner shall afford to the association and...
HOA assessments in Allegheny County governed by 68 Pa.C.S. §5314 (UPCA). Assessments are automatic liens on units from due date under §5315 without recording. HOAs may foreclose liens 30 days after delinquency notice. Six-year statute of limitations. Special assessments require procedures in declaration.
68 Pa.C.S. § 5314 - Assessments for common expenses
§ 5314. Assessments for common expenses. (a) General rule.-- Until the association makes a common expense assessment, the declarant shall pay all the expenses of the planned community. After any assessment has been made by the association, assessments shall be made at least annually, based on a budget adopted at least annually by the association. The budgets of the association shall segregate l...
HOA disputes in Allegheny County resolved under 68 Pa.C.S. §5311 allowing unit owners to bring actions for declaratory/injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees for HOA violations. Alternative dispute resolution encouraged but not mandated by statute. Magisterial District Court handles small claims under $12,000; Court of Common Pleas for larger matters.
68 Pa.C.S. § 5321 - Alternative dispute resolution in planned communities
§ 5321. Alternative dispute resolution in planned communities. (a) Applicability.-- (1) A planned community established after the effective date of this section shall adopt bylaws in compliance with this section. (2) A planned community established on or before the effective date of this section may adopt bylaws in compliance with the provisions of this section. (b) Procedures.-- (1) The bylaws...
HOA CC&R (Declaration of Covenants) enforcement in PA authorized under 68 Pa.C.S. §5302(a)(11) and §5303. HOAs may impose fines (if authorized by declaration), suspend common area privileges, and seek injunctive relief. Due process required: notice of violation, opportunity to be heard, written decision. Selective enforcement defense available.
68 Pa.C.S. § 5302(a)(11) - Power of unit owners' association; fines and rights suspension
§ 5302. Power of unit owners' association. (a) General rule.-- Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to the provisions of the declaration and the limitations of this subpart, the association, even if unincorporated, may: [...] (11) Impose charges for late payment of assessments and, after notice and an opportunity to be heard: (i) Levy reasonable fines for violations of the declarati...
3 cities in Allegheny County have their own hoa rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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