Information on Singlefamily Subdivisions Townhouse and Cluster Developments Mobile Homeowners Associations and Master Community Associations. A homeowners association is designed to preserve the common welfare and the property values of the community. In a properly operated community it does. In a poorly run community it does not. The proper operating procedures are not difficult but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. This manual provides a stepbystep explanation of the requirements for meetings membership voting and the necessary parliamentary procedures. It serves as a guide to help ensure that the association carries out its responsibilities fairly and effectively. You will learn the concept and purpose of a homeowners associationthe rights and responsibilities of individual ownershow to run effective meetingswhat documents you need for meetingsthe rules of procedure and proper decorumthe role of the board of directorsthe role of committees