Common Terms and Abbreviations for Community Associations
Action: Lawsuit; the legal demand for one's right asserted in a court
Answer: The pleading in which the defendant states his or her position concerning the plaintiff's allegations and sets forth the grounds of his or her defense.
Architectural Control: A power of the association to restrict the types of structures, alterations or improvements permitted on property in the development and to require the prior approval of the board of directors before they are made.
Articles of Incorporation: Documents filed with the Secretary of State which create an association. Typical articles specify the purposes and authority of the association, what officers it has, and similar terms.
