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 | Existing By-Laws | Proposed Amendments | 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 |
| Legal Actions | None | Define Board authority to secure legal services to advance the interests of FEHAI, allow use of FEHAI funds for legal defense of Association and the Board in their lawful conduct of duties | Defines provisions of use of FEHAI funds for legal actions |
Proposed Amendments
Current By-Laws
For any comments please email the Association administration.