Each community usually has a Home Owners Association (HOA). This is a committee of homeowners who are voted in by residents to help manage all aspects of their community. There is a typical board structure (i.e. president, treasury, secretary, etc.) They are responsible for making all decisions for the community, hiring professional services (i.e landscapers, attorney, property management, etc.) The HOA also enforces rules & collects dues/fees from all residents to pay for services and maintenance of the community. A Home Owners Association is a "Not for Profit" entity and the board members are not paid for their time.