Valuable Information for Homeowner

Satellite Dish Guidelines 
We realize how difficult it can be getting a satellite dish installed at your home. It can involve waiting weeks for the first service date and then taking off work to make sure you’re home for the visit. The last thing you want is to have your dish installation delayed or denied by your association board or architectural review committee. Here are a few tips to reduce delays and headaches.

FCC Information Sheet: Over-the-Air Reception Devices Rule
This information sheet contains information from the FCC about your rights to utilize satellites and antennas. Owners are encouraged to be cognizant of these regulations in the context of their association rules and architectural processes.

Robert's Rules of Order
Meetings of the general membership or the board of directors of your association are structured as business meetings with rules of order. Each community has variations and traditions, but most utilize Robert’s Rules of Order © to insure continuity as the leadership and membership changes. Owners are strongly encouraged to become familiar with rules such as these in order to be more comfortable and effective at community meetings.

Managing Canada Geese In Urban Environments
Many of our communities have beautiful lakes and ponds that are increasingly populated by geese. Owners frequently voice concerns about the growing numbers and collateral effects of geese on shorelines and around yards. This guide provides information about the management of geese and can educate members about this complicated, systemic process.

Virginia Condominium Act
All condominium associations are governed by their bylaws – your “condo documents” received at purchased. Condo Associations and managing agents must also be cognizant of other condo requirements contained in the statues of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Owners are encouraged to know their bylaws and know the statues that apply to condominium associations.

Virginia Property Owners Association Act
This is the set of statutes or laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Virginia that govern the rights and responsibilities of owners of property in homeowner associations.

Common Interest Community Statutes
Summary of Common Interest Community Statutes with Amendments through July 1, 2008 by Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore, & Bunn P.C.

Charlottesville Utilities
For homeowners in the city limits, the City of Charlottesville provides water, sewer, and gas services. For Albemarle County residents, the Albemarle County Service Authority provides water and sewer services. Electricity, Phone, Internet and Cable service options are also included on this list for your reference. 

Charlottesville Resources
This list of resources offers quick links to the Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville Code of Ordinances, County Tax Maps and City Utility Billing. An appliance energy usage calculator and the National Weather Service Forecast link may also be valuable resources for homeowners.