What is a tenancy?
A tenancy is the legal agreement that creates the relationship between a landlord and a tenant, giving the tenant the right to live in the landlord’s property under agreed terms.
Why does a tenancy matter?
In an HOA context, a tenancy determines who’s actually living by the community’s rules day to day, even though the underlying obligations to the association usually stay with the owner, not the renter.
When You’ll Run Into This
This becomes relevant the moment an owner rents out their unit and the board needs to clarify who to contact, and who’s responsible, for rule compliance.
Legal note: this is general information, not legal advice. Rules and requirements vary by state and by community, so it is worth checking with your association’s attorney to get an accurate answer for your specific situation.
