Rationale
We are amending the Association By-Laws with the following goals:
- Clarify the provisions for membership, particularly the requirement of property ownerships, payment of membership fees, registration with the Association, and assignment of voting rights
- Shift the definition of rates of association dues to a schedule of fees, allowing the Association to change rates without needing to amend by-laws
- Add provisions for modernized GA attendance and voting methods such as online messaging and electronic voting
- Add provision for the Association to impose liens on the properties of delinquent homeowners
- Align certain provisions with the IRR of the Magna Carta for HOs and HOAs, particularly on provisions for Grievance committee composition
- Make it easy for future elections to succeed by reducing the number of Board members from 11 to 7
- Correct minor issues in formatting, grammar, and mechanics
Summary of Proposed Amendments
| Section | Old By-Laws | New By-Laws | Major Change Summary |
| Membership Definition | Property owners are not required to register and pay membership fees | Membership requires registration and payment of fees; Property owner may delegate voting capacity to a member of household | Now requires action and fee to become a member |
| Delinquent Member Penalty | Suspension of rights only | Suspension + Lien on property | Association can now impose enforceable liens |
| Membership Fee | Fixed ₱1,500 | Amount determined by the Board | Fee now flexible, subject to Board discretion |
| Monthly Dues | Fixed rate based on lot size | Replaced by “Schedule of Fees” determined by Board | Dues now variable and centrally managed |
| Board Election Mechanics | Election date fixed; no mention of method | Allows for electronic/online/house-to-house voting | Modernized voting methods and proxy clarification |
| Number of Board Members | Eleven (11) members | Seven (7 members) | Reduced to make it easy to get the required number of candidates during elections, reduction will take effect after the incumbent board’s term (in 2026) |
| Grievance Committee | Members elected by Membership | Appointed by Board | Centralized appointment authority |
| Liens and Enforcement | No provision for delinquent members | Lien on property added | Stronger enforcement of dues collection |
| Remote Meetings | Allowed during “extraordinary circumstances” | Clarified use of modern digital means | More robust definition of remote participation |
| Committee Roles | Some had detailed descriptions | Streamlined and clarified scopes | Simplified and modernized committee duties |
Proposed Amendments
Current By-Laws
For any comments please email the Association administration.