My Home Life under an HOA

Lesson Content

• Lesson Plan Template:

  CTE Lesson Plan

• CTE Course Info and Benchmark Notes

  
  

  Program Name (as applicable):

  Business Management and Administration

  Course Title:

  Residential Property Management 1

  Course Number:

  8300610

  Career Cluster:

  Business, Management and Administration

  CIP Number:

  0552150100

  Course Type:

  CAR-PREP

  CTE-BUS.912.8300610.2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of contractual relationships

  CTE-BUS.912.8300610.2.3 Differentiate among classes of contracts (e.g., bilateral and unilateral, express and implied, oral and written

  CTE-BUS.912.8300610.2.4 Explain how offer and acceptance can create contractual rights and duties

  CTE-BUS.912.8300610.2.7 Define and distinguish among different types of consideration and list the exceptions to the requirements of consideration.

  CTE-BUS.912.8300610.4.2. Define contrast routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance.

  ELA.9.C.4.1 Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple reliable and valid sources and refining the scope of the question to align with findings.

  ELA 10.C.4.1 Conduct research to answer a question, refining the scope of the question to align with findings and synthesizing information from multiple reliable and valid sources.

  ELA 11.C.4.1 Conduct literacy research to answer a question, refining the scope of the question to to align with interpretations of texts, and synthesizing information from primary and secondary sources.

  ELA.12.C.4.1 Conduct research on a topical issue to answer a question and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

• Unit Outline

  
  

  This lesson is designed to be used with the case study, “My Home Life under an HOA.” See CPALMS resource ID# 219532.

• Career Connection

  
  

  Students will be knowledgeable of the contractual rights of home ownership and supplemental policies under an HOA agreement. Students will demonstrate professional and integrity for their own personal property and shared property within an HOA residential community. Students will research policies to articulate their own purpose, and exercise accountability and tactfulness given the guidelines and principles enforceable by law.

• Learning Objectives

  
  

  Students will be able to:

  • Paraphrase information from Florida statutes regarding HOAs and owning a pet.
  • Describe the contractual relationship between HOAs and homeowners.
  • Explain the rights and responsibilities of HOAs and homeowners regarding Florida law.

• Prior Knowledge

  
  

  Students should be familiar with terms in the unit, for example:

  • • Residential Property
    • Homeowners and Homeowners Agreements
    • Cluster Development
    • Contracts and Contractual Obligations
    • Single-Family vs. Multi-Unit Property

• Guiding Questions

  
  
  • Why is it important to understand HOA agreements when buying property in shared residential community?
  • What contractual rights do HOAs and homeowners have regarding Florida law?
  • How can you enforce your rights as a homeowner under an HOA without violating the terms of an HOA agreement?

• Procedure

  
  
  1. Lesson Introduction: Explain to students about the process of buying a home. When people are looking for a home, they often access real estate or property listing websites to view homes. People review the details of a home, for example, the type of home (single-family, multi-family, townhome, condo or manufactured), style (Craftsman, Colonial or Contemporary) and size of the home (in square feet).
  2. Attached is a supplemental file (PowerPoint) with home buying details. Access Slide 1 and 2. Slide 1 contains sample home details for three different home types. You may display or handout slide 1 for students to view the additional details The home details include the fabric or construction of the home (wood, mason, concrete), age of home, size of the lot, cost per square feet and whether there is a homeowners’ agreement (HOA) fee. Ask students the following discussion question:
     • Which house would you choose based on the HOA?
  3. Define the meaning of the HOA. Explain to students when they purchase a home with an HOA, they are subject to additional contractual obligations for care and maintenance for their home and the shared community. An example of HOA rules is provided on Slide 2 titled, Waterbridge HOA Homeowners Association Rules and Responsibilities Overview.
  4. Continue the discussion of HOA’s by distributing a copy of the case study, “My Home Life under an HOA.” See CPALMS resource ID# 219532. Have students participate in reading the case study or you may read aloud to students.
  5. Ask the case study discussion/comprehension questions:
     • Why did Nina receive a letter from her HOA?
     • What responsibilities does the HOA have when they receive a complaint that goes against the HOA contract?
     • How can John enforce the HOA contract with Nina?
     • What are some other ways John could address this situation?
  6. Lesson Activity and Expectations:
     • After the case study discussion, explain to students that they will complete a research activity to learn about Florida laws and statues regarding HOAs, pet policies and exceptions, homeowner obligations and rights. Distribute a copy of the Choice Board Activity to each student (Slide 3). Have students work in pairs to do research and choose which artifact they would like to produce as a team or group.
     • If the Florida’s law and statues are too difficult to paraphrase for students, due to complex or technical jargon, whole group discussions, annotating notes, or working in groups may help.
     • Student will answer the question: What are some legal rights and obligations for pet owners and HOAs in Florida? Distribute the following attachments from the Florida Senate website for students to complete Step 1 of the Choice Board Activity:
       • Chapter 720 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
       • Chapter 767 DAMAGE BY DOGS
       • Summary of House Bill 1203 Amendment for Homeowner Associations
       • Summary of House Bill 59 Provision of Homeowners’ Association Rules and Covenants
     • Students will read and paraphrase the handouts stating the Florida laws and statues in each cell (Step 1). After students have conducted their research, they will complete Step 2. In Step 2, they will choose ONE cell choices in the table to create an artifact (infographic, skit, report, or interview).
     • Students have an option to create an infographic, skit (a script like a dialogue in a play), flyer or email. Students must collect information or data from the research sources to develop an artifact.
  7. To bring the lesson to a close, identify groups or individual students who are willing to share their artifact and present their work. Display or share projects with the class to demonstrate students’ creativity and possible solutions.
  8. To summarize the lesson, ask students the following reflection questions.
     • How can property managers ensure residents know their rights?
     • What interpersonal skills would a property manager need in this type of situation?

• Teacher Notes

  
  
  • If students want to use other websites or sources from an Internet search, use discretion by ensuring the information comes from a reliable source. Avoid blogs, social media, or Wikipedia.