Not every community is a simple HOA or apartment complex. Here's how decision authority usually works at condos, co-ops, and communities that mix structures.

• For the standard HOA and apartment split, see Who decides at HOAs and apartments.

Condos

Condo associations work much like HOAs for parking. Follow the HOA guidance, including Working with an HOA board.

Co-ops

In a co-op, residents are shareholders rather than owners. A board still usually holds decision authority, so the HOA guidance generally applies.

Master-planned communities

Some master-planned communities have several layers of governance: sub-association boards, a master association, and sometimes a developer who still controls decisions during construction. Find out which decisions belong at which level before you act.

Mixed-use communities

Some communities include apartment units run by an apartment operator and condo units governed by an HOA. Parking decisions can then involve both. Coordinate with both groups before making changes that affect shared parking.

Apartments with resident councils

Some apartment communities have resident councils that work a bit like boards, without formal authority. Their input is useful, but final decisions usually still go through the management company.

Important notes

• These are general patterns. Your governing documents, management contract, and state laws decide the actual split of authority.

• ParkingPass works the same way for every community type. Only the approval process around it differs.

Related

• Who decides at HOAs and apartments

• Working with an HOA board

• Managing multiple properties