The Three R's of Architectural Review

Feldsott & Lee developed the "Three R's" in an effort to assist associations and their committees in the architectural review process. This arena is, by far, the largest stimulus for disputes between associations and members. In fact, it is estimated that some seventy percent of community association disputes deal with the conduct of the architectural committee.

Feldsott & Lee's "Three R" system has been successfully implemented by numerous boards and management companies. They are:

Receipt of The Application:

The key here is to determine when a submission is complete to guard against the thirty (30) or forty five (45) day waiver period.

Review of The Application:

The review process is formulated by a checklist derived directly from the association's governing documents.

Response to The Application:

Once an application is deemed submitted and thereafter reviewed, it is essential that a written response of approval or disapproval be provided to the homeowner applicant.

It is imperative for associations to create safeguards and checklists for their architectural committees. This "Three R" system is written based on the language set forth in your governing documents and provides all necessary checklists for the entire application and review process.

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