- 1). Contact a real estate attorney to oversee the formation of the townhouse association if you intend to implement any complex rules or regulations or to force homeowners to sign complex contracts.
- 2). Appoint a director of the association. This person oversees the association, makes executive calls and helps run meetings. If possible, appoint other members of the association's board such as a vice-president, treasurer and secretary. A vice-president or vice-director acts in the absence of the director. A treasurer keeps track of finances for the company and a secretary takes notes during the meeting.
- 3). File your articles of incorporation with the state's filing office. You must fill in your paperwork with a unique name for your association.
- 4). Create a set of bylaws that town house owners must follow. For example, owners may or may not be allowed to place signs in their lawns. Town house associations typically have freedom when it comes to rules since town houses are typically owned by multiple people.
- 5). Calculate the costs of running your organization. The largest expense for most town house associations is maintaining the neighborhood and building exteriors.
- 6). Calculate and set membership fees. Divide the total cost per year for your organization by the number of town houses in the neighborhood to determine your minimum membership fee.
- 7). Hold a meeting for your association. Invite all of the town house owners to attend the meeting and explain the association bylaws.
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