The governing documents of a community association include the recorded covenants (often called the declaration, deed of restrictions, CC&Rs, etc.), bylaws and, if the association is an incorporated entity, its articles of incorporation. The governing documents and applicable law, such as the Virginia property owners’ association, condominium and nonstock corporation acts, may also establish authority for the association to adopt, promulgate and enforce rules, regulations and policies to assist with governance of the association and its members.     Read the article………………………..