Take some time to understand and utilize all the HOA benefits and amenities available to you, after all, you’re a part of the community.
Be sure to review the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for your HOA. CC&Rs give specific information about the rules of the community. By understanding and following the CC&Rs, you'll avoid violations and fines.
Typically, if there is a violation of HOA rules, HOAs will send a notification by mail or post it at your home. The notification may include:
If you receive a notification, and it is determined that the violation is due to action or inaction on the part of someone in your home, an HOA Admin fee will be added to your Progress Residential® account, payable with the following month’s rent.
For additional information, please review the Leasing Fees page for details on fees.
In addition to the HOA Admin fee, your HOA may impose a fine. The fine will vary by community and the type of violation. Fines may be a one-time charge or may accrue on a recurring basis. Fines can be issued daily for the same violation and can increase with each additional violation. That means that a simple fine can quickly end up costing hundreds of dollars.
Quickly correcting the violation and paying the fine will help ensure the fine stays as low as possible. This will also avoid an HOA from taking legal action to enforce compliance and payment, which will result in additional costs including Progress Residential’s attorneys fees to defend and resolve the issue.
For additional information, please review the Leasing Fees page for details on fees.
Here are some of the most common reasons people receive HOA fines and what you can do to avoid them.
Mow and edge the lawn regularly, keeping it free of weeds, debris, and clutter. Water as needed and fertilize seasonally to maintain a healthy appearance year-round. Most HOAs require grass be kept below 6 inches in height, or violations may be issued.
Keep all tree limbs and sap suckers trimmed from ground level up to 8 feet. If branches higher than 8 feet need to be removed, let us know so we can take care of them.
Remove debris and keep the landscaped areas, driveway and sidewalk cracks free of weeds and vines.
If your home has an irrigation system, ensure it’s working properly to meet HOA landscaping standards. Test it weekly, adjust sprinkler heads for proper coverage and minimal overspray, and replace any broken heads as needed.
Park only in the garage or on the driveway. Never park on the grass or landscaped areas. If you have guests your HOA may require a request for temporary street parking.
Please confirm the garage and/or driveway can accommodate all household vehicles.
Commercial vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, RVs, and similar are often restricted and may not be allowed to park at the home for any length of time.
If parking on the street is permitted by your HOA, always park in the direction of traffic, do not block mailboxes, and never park directly across from another vehicle also parked on the street.
Most HOAs require written approval, often through an ARC (Architectural Review Committee) application, before making exterior changes to the property. If you're planning updates involving paint, landscaping, or installing or removing anything permanent or semi-permanent (such as sheds or play equipment), please reach out to us first to ensure any changes comply with HOA and lease guidelines.
Keep your driveway clean and free of car fluid stains such as oil, transmission, or coolant. Avoid leaving your garage door open for extended periods and regularly remove any weeds or vines from driveway cracks and seams.
Place trash bins at the curb on collection day and return them promptly after pickup. Most HOAs require the bins to be stored completely out of view from the road.
In general, recreational equipment, such as basketball hoops and bicycles, must be stored out of sight when not in use.
Many HOAs also restrict yard signs and may have specific guidelines around displaying flags, holiday decorations, or political signs. Be sure to review your community’s HOA rules to ensure compliance with any display or removal requirements.
Many HOAs require pets to be registered. It is mandatory to follow local leash laws and pick up after your pet during walks.
In many cases, pets may not be left unattended in the backyard. Excessive barking or failure to clean up pet waste can result in HOA violations.
Now more than ever, we’re all looking for ways to enjoy our homes and communities. One of the best things about living in a Progress Residential® home is that many of our communities have Homeowners Associations (HOAs) that offer amazing amenities.
If you live in one of these HOA communities and haven’t yet gained access to the amenities, we’re here to help guide you through the process.
You’ll receive a pre-authorization letter during your move-in process. If needed, you can email hoaamenities@rentprogress.com and our team will send another copy to you. Provide this letter to your HOA to confirm that you’re a resident and you’re authorized to use the community’s amenities.
You’ll also receive a link to the online Amenities Access Request Form. Please complete the form to request amenity access, and our HOA team will verify the correct next steps for your HOA. The form can also be found here.
Step 3 – Follow your HOAs requirements
Your community may require an activation fee, which Progress covers. Some HOAs require residents to pay the fee directly, and others allow Progress to pay on your behalf. We'll let you know which applies to your community.
If you’re asked to pay the fee, submit payment directly to your HOA and fill out the Amenities Access Request Form, this time for submitting receipt for reimbursement of amenity fee. We’ll credit your ledger for the amount paid.
Once you receive an amenity pass or keycard from your HOA, you’re free to start using the wonderful features in your community, barring of course any usage restrictions currently in place.
Here are some common questions about HOA amenities:
This varies by HOA. Once you receive the pre-authorization letter from Progress Residential®, you can contact your HOA directly and they can give you the specifics for your community.
This varies by HOA. When you're given access the HOA should review the details with you.
Yes, you are eligible to receive an amenity pass as soon as you move into the home and we’ve registered you with the HOA. Please note that some HOAs only release access when the amenities are open so you may need to wait for the appropriate season.
If you have any other questions about accessing HOA amenities, please contact us at hoaamenities@rentprogress.com.