Frequently Asked Questions

REIS has designated a simple email address for members of the associations that we manage. Please send any emails to associations@REISinvest.com. Your emails will be monitored by Don Campbell and the head Association Management Broker.  Alyson Peters is a very friendly and knowledgeable Real Estate Broker and Association Manager. While she is not your specific manager; if for some reason I were not available for a brief period (i.e. vacations etc.), Alyson is more than capable and would be happy to help. Don's direct phone line is 253-207-5871 ext.103. 

 Yes! Once you are logged in on either the AppFolio app or https://reisinvesthoa.appfolio.com/, you will see your current total and a "Pay Now" button to be directed to the payment processing service. 

Property owner's associations derive their basic legal authority for their existence, activities, and actions from state statutes (laws) and certain legal documents:

• Articles of Incorporation
• Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
• By-Laws
• Rules & Regulations

• Bring the corporation into existence
• Define the basic purpose and powers of the corporation
• Indicate there will be a board of directors and may, identify the initial board

The underlying document of a property owners association, apart from state law, is the Declaration, also referred to as Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The Declaration is the constitutional law of the association. The Declaration defines the limits and inclusions of ownership for the owners and the association. As a legal entity the association is better prepared to pursue certain business needs, such as entering contracts, raising funds, filing liens, and collecting fees in a foreclosure.
The Declaration may contain:

• Definitions of the physical elements of the property
• The method for determining the share of interest in the common area for each property owner
• A list of the responsibilities for the association and individual owners and permitted uses of common areas and individual units
• Responsibilities for care of the association and the common areas
• Restrictions on the use or enjoyment of properties in the association and common areas

The Declaration forms the constitutional foundation of the association; Bylaws define the laws and operating procedures of the association. Bylaws detail the framework for governing the association that is authorized in the Declaration. They address the association's structure, the board, the officers, definition of a quorum, ability to enter into contracts, etc. Bylaws provide reliable guidance for board members at meetings in addition to:

• Requirements of membership meetings
• Voting rights of property owners
• Procedures for electing the board of directors
• Procedures for the board of directors to elect officers
• General powers and duties of the board

Rules and regulations are the operational and behavioral laws that apply directly to association residents and their guest. They state acceptable and/or unacceptable conduct for all Owners, their guests, visitors and renters. Rules and regulations may generate conflict between the board and the owner(s) since they may provide restrictions regarding noise, pets, use of the property or common areas, and fining procedures, however, good rules serve the interests of the entire association and protect the common areas.