Governing Law and Authority

Listed in order of authority

Virginia Property Owner’s Act

Virginia Property Owners Association Act contains the authorizing provisions for creation and operation of associations and outlines the general powers of associations, subject to the association’s governing documents.

Articles of Incorporation

The Articles of Incorporation set forth the basic tenets for operation of the Association, such as its corporate purposes and powers. Certain provisions of the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act (“Nonstock Act”), § 13.1-801, et seq., also apply.

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded in Fairfax County land records. These documents contain the “basics” of the Association, including legal descriptions of the common area and lots and the authority to levy assessments. They also contain the explicit use restrictions which are imposed upon the lots within the Association and bind all owners and future purchasers of any lot within the Association. This document includes the First and Second Amendments to the CC&Rs

Third Amendment

Original Deed of Dedication, CC&R, and Plat

Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R)

Bylaws document is not recorded, but is maintained as a corporate record. It contains most of the important obligations and powers related to operation of the common area and the Association.

Bylaws

The Architectural Standards provide guidance to owners for home modifications that are required to be approved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) or Board and require an application. The standards govern the expectations of owners and provides a framework for the decisions of the ACC. It is adopted by the Board, but is not voted upon by the owners.

To request a modification to your home, review the applicable Standards and submit a completed ACC application to acc@rha-homes.org.

Town Home Architecture Standards

Detached Home Architecture Standards

Architecture Standards

Resolution documents are adopted by the Board of Directors. Their purpose is to clarify or supplement provisions of the governing documents. The Board may amend its resolutions and rules from time to time as the Board carries out its management of the Association and common area.

Administrative Resolutions:

2000-01 Requirements for Board Members

2000-02 Requirements and Limitations for Legal Liaison

2000-03 Nominating Committee

2000-04 Recreation Committee Member Terms

2000-05 Architecture Control Committee

2000-06 Land Use Committee

2000-07 Social Committee

2000-08 Maximum Annual Assessment

2000-09 Parking Committee

2001-10 Interim Authority of Acting President

01-2020 Annual Meeting Procedures