Renters

One possibility ... you can check your county auditor's website to compare the property tax mailing address with the community address. Most owners don't have their property tax statements sent to their renters unless, maybe, if they are a relative.

I'm not sure why they wouldn't want to tell the association they were renting their home. The owner is responsible regardless of who lives there. We want renters names and contact information in case of an emergency situation. I would think most owners would want that as well.

In our hoa, the governing documents require registration upon occupancy, whether owner or tenant. This also enables the association to be aware of vacant homes in the area. A copy of the lease agreement is also required by the ccr's.

Next of kin information is important in case of emergency and most people provide this information. However, it is not a requirement. Many new residents comply with registration before occupancy and some within a week.

To remedy the few who completely ingore registration, a letter is sent to the owner citing the violation, the ccr provision, correction required and intention to fine as permitted in the ccr's. The letter also informs the owner that if not corrected or the owner wishes to contest it, the committee will refer the matter to the board for a hearing. It generally does not go to hearing and most comply after receiving the letter.

Compliance and correction are the goal - fine assessment is the deterrant.

Generally speaking, registration is satisfied without much difficulty.