Homeowner Association and ADA Compliance Upgrades
Homeowner Associations (HOA) property managers and board members are challenged to keep their community environment presentable and family oriented. Often, HOA officials look to construction companies for maintenance, repairs, and renovation services. Renovation is the renewal or improvement of a structure. Frequently, with renovation projects HOA officials find themselves having to meet Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Does My HOA Need to be ADA Compliant?
Yes, your homeowner association needs to be ADA compliant. ADA is a federal law that prohibits the discrimination based on a person’s disability. Which includes all places of public gatherings need to be accessible for people with a physical disability. Homeowner associations must abide to ADA compliance or they can face consequences. Some key common areas for HOA officials to consider are:
- Clubhouses
- Pool Areas
- Restrooms
- Playgrounds
- Parks
- Parking Lots
All these places are places of public gathering that need to be accessible for all individuals. A simple step to see if your community is ADA compliant, is to check how accessible it is. For example, restrooms need enough space for a wheelchair to access it freely. In addition, you would want to implement a ramp/elevator as alternative wherever stairs were accessible for the public.
Common HOA Compliant Upgrades
Often, board members and property managers hire a contractor to install ADA compliant upgrades on their property. Most contractors that are knowledgeable and experienced with ADA, should be able to inspect your homeowner association and point out anything that is non-compliant. Unless, you have already been fined or penalized for a certain violation. Here is a list of common ADA upgrades a community association hires a contractor for:
- Wheelchair lifts and elevators
- Entrance Accessibility
- Signage: missing, inaccurate, or outdated signage.
- Parking stalls/lots, includes leveling and slope repair
- Creating accessible routes, seating, doors, and exits.
- Restroom upgrades: wheelchair clearance, fixtures installation/upgrades/repairs.
- Installation of curb/pedestrian ramps, and handrails
Benefits OF ADA Compliance Upgrades for Your HOA Community
If you are thinking that ADA compliant upgrades are a financial strain on your community budget or just a huge inconvenience, then you are not considering the benefits. Here is a list of several benefits that HOAs benefit from ADA compliant upgrades.
- Increased property value and tax write offs for your HOA. Property improvements such as accessibility upgrades can improve the value of your community. The expense your community incurred during construction can be used as a tax right off.
- Accessibility improvements can make your HOA feel more inviting for residents and visitors to be engaged. For example, all individuals do not feel discouraged to participate in community events, due to their limitations. This will improve the community’s collective efficacy in knowing who belongs on HOA property. In other words, people of the community will know each other more and have a better chance of limiting burglaries and thefts on property.
- ADA compliance can improve the safety of the community. For example, when a person with disabilities needs to access the restroom, the use of an installed handrail can help provide the individual support, limiting the risk of falling. As a result, the HOA officials will not have to tap into the community budget to pay legal fees. In addition, they will be maintaining their reputation among community members.
- Improved morale of residents and support for HOA board members and property managers. By effectively managing your community’s environment and following government regulations and standards, your community will prosper. Community members will take notice in the effectiveness of the HOA officials, making them more supportive and pleased with you.
Why ADA Compliant is Important to Your HOA
Board members and property managers are responsible for putting their best foot forward for their residents. Which includes managing the property correctly and preserving a safe and family-oriented community environment. By effectively managing your property you can prevent unnecessary cost in fines and legal fees. Ultimately, giving you more financial freedom to make other improvements on your community. Which will have a positive impact on your residents.
Summary of Homeowner Associations and ADA Compliant Upgrades
HOA officials work with general contractors in preserving their community environment with renovations. These renovations often include ADA compliant upgrades that can be quite beneficial for the community. By increase the accessibility of the environment you can get more community engaged and happy. While avoiding any headaches and monetary penalties by the government. To get ADA compliant upgrades or renovations today, contact your general contractor.
Partner With JMF Commercial Construction
JMF Commercial Construction is an experienced licensed contractor serving commercial and light industrial businesses, and HOA Property Management. We provide convenient and quality services to the Los Angeles & Orange County businesses.
To start your next commercial construction project today! Contact JMF Commercial Construction for an Estimate.
Email us at [email protected] or call us at (562)572-8354.
Most Popular:
Have A Question?
Relevant Blog Posts
Fencing types for HOAs
Wood Wood is probably the most poplar fencing type in Southern California. Many homeowners appreciate the level of privacy and security a tall wood fencing
8 Benefits Why You Should Renovate Your HOA’s Community Restroom
One of the best investments you can make in your HOA is to renovate the community restroom. It can offer your community a lot of
5 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your HOA Construction Project
When running a homeowner association, you have to be efficient on how you spend your resident’s money. It is imperative that you do not overspend
5 Signs Its Time To Renovate Your HOA
Whether you are a property manager or board member for your HOA, there will be a time where you need to decide on renovating your
Why Homeowner Associations Need A Quality Contractor
HOA board members and property managers have the task of preserving a safe and community-oriented environment for all residence and visitors. One of their obligations
Popular Decks For HOAs
There are many different types of decks that are popular among Home Owner Associations. Here is a list of the most popular decks used by
10 Common Construction Projects For Homeowners Associations
If you are a new property manager, then you are probably wondering what to look for as far as improving and maintaining your homeowner association
