Other Related Resources

Federal and National Resources

United States Constitution
Of particular interest to condominiums are protection of individual rights, such as due process, and the balance of political power (executive, legislative, and judicial). Highest law of the land.

36 CFR Part 65 (National Historic Landmarks)
Federal regulations for certification, technical support, and removal of National Landmarks

Certified Preservation Professionals
Federal and professional guidelines--- particularly important in securing outside funding.

PreserveNet
More legal resources (legislation/codes/cases) are found at this major preservation website sponsored by Cornell University.

CAI statement of Homeowners Rights and Responsibilities in Condominiums
One page document (PDF -96k)

AARP Report on Homeowners Rights (2006)
Guideposts for boards, committee members, managers, homeowners, and non-owner residents

Privitopia
A seminal book on governance problems of common interest communities. Includes extensive examination of Garden cities.

Federal Code 245. Federally protected activities
Ethical standards for federal-supported activities and programs, such as the National Historic Landmark program.

International Resource
Parliamentary Procedures
From the website of the National Association of Parliamentarians.
Robert Rules of Order is used to facilitate a group's orderly and democratic process in decision making.