How can Impact Estate help?

Impact Estate provides end-to-end Owners Association services—from formation and registration to full management and...

What happens if I don’t pay the service charge?

Non-payment results in penalties, interest charges, and formal notices. Continued failure to pay can...

If I have a dispute on the service charges, what should I do?

Submit your concern to the manager or Board. With structured management, disputes are handled...

What happens if the association does not have funds due to non-payment?

If a homeowners association lacks funds due to non-payment of dues, the community faces...

What does the association and manager do if owners are not paying?

They follow structured recovery processes, including reminders, penalties, and legal action to protect the...

What does the Association do with all the service charge collected?

Funds are allocated to maintenance, operations, staff, utilities, and reserves as per approved Budget...

Can the association file a case if service charges are not paid?

The Owners Association has full legal authority to pursue recovery of unpaid service charges...

Do I have to pay if I don’t use the facilities?

Yes. Service charges are based on shared ownership, not usage. Even if you do...

Who approves the budget?

The Board reviews it and presents it to the Owners at the Annual General...

Who prepares the budget?

The Association Manager prepares a comprehensive and detailed budget based on the actual operational...

Why do we have to pay service charge?

It is a legal requirement under Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bahrain (RERA) for all...

Why do we need a reserve account in the association?

It is a requirement under Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bahrain (RERA) for Owners Associations...

How are service charges calculated?

Service charges are calculated based on each unit’s proportionate share in the building, usually...

What is Annual Service Charge?

Annual service charge in an Owners Association (OA) is a mandatory yearly fee paid by...

How to prepare a budget for the Owners Association?

A budget includes operational costs, admin, and reserves. At Impact Estate we are happy...

What are the benefits of having a reserve account?

It ensures long-term sustainability, protects property value, and eliminates the need for unexpected special...

What is an Order to Pay?

An Order to Pay is a formal legal notice sent by an Owners Association manager...

Why does the association need monthly reports?

Monthly reports provide clear visibility on finances and operations, ensuring full transparency for the...

What is discussed in the during annual meeting?

At the AGM, key matters related to the management and performance of the Owners...

Why does the Owners Association need an annual meeting?

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is required once a year under Real Estate Regulatory...

What are the responsibilities of an Association Manager?

What is the average monthly rate for appointing an Owners Association management company?

Fees vary based on services and the building size. The right management company delivers...

What are the responsibilities of the Board of Directors?

Who can be on the Board of Directors?

Why do we need by-laws?

It is a requirement of Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bahrain (RERA) for both the...

What are by-laws?

By-laws in an owners’ association are legally binding governing documents that define the rules...