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Below is a list of all homeowners associations by county. If you need to get in touch with the HOA, board members or property manager please click on the "HOA Details" link below.
There are many benefits to living in a community that has an HOA. Realtors agree that property values are more protected when an HOA is involved. The common areas are maintained by professionals and there is increased community pride. Rules and regulations definitely deters nuisance activity and promotes conformity. Homes tend to be aesthetically pleasing and amenities are well maintained such as pools, landscaping, sports courts, walking trails etc.
When you purchase a property in an HOA community you sign documents declaring that you will abide by the HOA rules and regulations and that you will pay the monthly HOA fees. Often you will find a homeowners association in a planned development such as a leased land property, gated communities, condominiums and condo/townhome communities. You won't be able to purchase property in those neighborhoods unless you agree to join the HOA. As a general rule, you will have to pay a fee and be interviewed by the board of directors before they will give purchase approval.
If you are seriously considering buying in condo or a community that has an HOA you should always review the association documents, read the rules and regulations, familiarize yourself with the financial operating budget, check for any pending litigation, and make sure that the reserve fund is sufficient.
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Mcgee Creek Estates Homeowners Association, Acton CA | HOA Details |
Stallion Meadows Homeowners Association, Acton CA | HOA Details |
Adelanto Airport Homeowners Association, Adelanto CA | HOA Details |
126 N. Croft Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
1929 Sixth Street Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
423 Pier Avenue Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
5321 Colodny Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Buena Vista Estates Duarte Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Chateau Fleur De Lis Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Chateau Paliset Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Emelita Townhomes Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Evergreen Condo Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Fountainwood Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Foxmoor Estates Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Glenway Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Huron Hacienda Heights Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
La Tijera Terrace Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Lake Lindero Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Las Pueblas De Agoura Condo Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Las Virgenes Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Lassen Village Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Laurel Townhomes Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Liberty Parkside Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Los Angeles Toluca Court Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Malibu Lakeside Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Malibu Riviera Ii Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Oak Creek Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Oakcrest Townhomes Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Old Agoura Valley Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Penfield Park Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Playa Del Rey Villas Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Rancho Dos Rios Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Roscoe Lurline Townhomes Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Saratoga Hills Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Tarzana Capri Condo Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Tarzana Oaks Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Town And Country Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Town Oaks Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Tujunga Townhomes South Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Veteran Villas Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Villas At Moorpark Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
West Lake Villas Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Willis Townhomes Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Windsor West Townhomes Homeowners Association, Agoura Hills CA | HOA Details |
Lake Riverside Estates Homeowners Association, Aguanga CA | HOA Details |
Bay Colony Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Bay Isle Pointe Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Bayview Harbor Homes Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Baywood Village Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Brittany Landing Bay Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Brittany Landing Harbor Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Buena Vista Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Central Court Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Centre Court Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Chabot Park Estates Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Clipper Cove Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Community Of Harbor Bay Isle Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Costa Brava Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Deauville Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
East Shore Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Fernside Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Four Twenty Four Orange Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Freeport Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Gamma Of Delta Gamma House Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Headlands Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Islandia Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Laguna Hacienda Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Lantern Bay Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Madison Manor Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Mohr Terrace Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Morton Place Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Normandy Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Omuda Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Pelican Bay Estates Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Peralta Creek Tower Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Pinole Station Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Promontory Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Ravens Cove Townhomes Alameda Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Ring Mountain Paseo Mirasol Blackfield Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Sandpiper Cove Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Seastrand Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Spa Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
St. Andrews Park Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
St. Francis Condo Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Star Building Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Stocking Condo Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Stonehenge Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Stoney Brook Meadows Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Tideway 500 Townhouse Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Waterford Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Woodbridge Bay Estates Homeowners Association, Alameda CA | HOA Details |
Alamo Hills Homeowners Association, Alamo CA | HOA Details |
Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association, Alamo CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Renaissance Plaza Master Homeowners Association, Alamo CA | HOA Details |
Pine Tree Homeowners Association, Alamo CA | HOA Details |
2425 Russell Street Homeowners Association, Albany CA | HOA Details |
Bayside Commons Condo Association, Albany CA | HOA Details |
Carapace Ten Homeowners Association, Albany CA | HOA Details |
Gateview Homeowners Association, Albany CA | HOA Details |
Hillside Condo Association, Albany CA | HOA Details |
The day-to-day business of most developments, such as managing finances and maintenance, is typically run by its homeowner association (HOA) board of directors (the "Board"). If you live in a planned unit or joint interest development, serving on the board can be an important way to impact and help maintain your community's well-being. However, to operate responsibly and avoid potential legal liability, you'll need to know your fiduciary obligations as an HOA board member. Breach these, and you could face personal liability for your actions or errors.
The fiduciary duties of HOA board members mainly arise from state corporate law. Most HOAs are nonprofit corporations, typically formed by filing articles of incorporation in the state where the development is located. Recognizing that a corporation's board members serve in a position of trust, every state's corporation law imposes a fiduciary duty on the corporation's board of directors, requiring them to act in its best interest.
Subject to some limitations, this fiduciary duty applies to HOAs, though they are typically nonprofit corporations and even though HOA board members are usually volunteers.
A board member's fiduciary duties involve three essential components:
HOA Board Members' Duty of Care
To meet the duty of care, an HOA board member must make informed decisions, which might require some research before you act or vote on an HOA matter. For example, before fining a homeowner for a rule violation, you must familiarize yourself with the association's CC&Rs, and the details of the situation, such as by talking with the homeowner.
HOA board members must also act prudently and reasonably, using sound business judgment and avoiding arbitrary or capricious actions. For example, you can't issue a fine against a homeowner for painting a home red just because you don't like that color if this is not a violation of association rules about house paint color.
HOA Board Members' Duty of Loyalty
The duty of loyalty requires that HOA board members act fairly, in good faith, in the interest of, and for the benefit of, the HOA as a whole, rather than making decisions based on any personal interest or gain.
HOA board members should also avoid acting where there is a conflict of interest. For example, a board member helping select landscapers for the property should not steer contracts for landscaping to family members. For example, a board member who owns a purple house should not participate in a board vote on whether or not to allow pink and purple homes in the development.
Additionally, an HOA board member must protect members' confidentiality and not divulge information provided in confidence. For example, suppose a homeowner confides in a board member about his impending home foreclosure to arrange a payment plan for HOA dues. In that case, the board member should not disclose the information to a friend or neighbor.
HOA Board Members' Duty to Act Within the Scope of Authority
This duty requires the HOA board to perform the tasks it's obligated to carry out but prohibits the board from making decisions or acting on matters without the authority to do so. The power of an HOA comes from its obligations under state laws and the authority granted to it in the development's governing documents.
To ensure you meet your obligations as a board member, you must know what duties are required. Review your state law and HOA's governing documents, specifically the articles of incorporation and bylaws, and your development's CC&Rs to determine the HOA's obligations and the extent of its authority.
For example, if the laws or governing documents do not grant your HOA board the authority to adopt new rules and regulations, any restrictions it adopts about house colors might be invalid.
HOA Board Member Protection from Personal Liability
Many HOA board members are understandably concerned about their liability for lawsuits. Unhappy homeowners can sue the HOA and the board members individually for several reasons; for example, if the HOA fails to maintain a common area properly or discriminates when enforcing a rule.
The best protection against liability as an HOA Board member is to take what you do seriously. You can avoid a breach of fiduciary duty by fully informing yourself before making decisions, ensuring you have the authority to act, and always acting in the best interests of the HOA.
In addition, some forms of protection from personal liability are available from your state law, your development's governing documents, and your HOA's D&O insurance.
HOA Insurance That Protects Board Members
Your HOA's insurance can also provide significant liability protection for board members. General liability insurance is not enough, however. Liability insurance protects the HOA from personal injury or property damage claims. Therefore, your HOA should have adequate Director's and Officer's (D&O) insurance to protect board members in claims for the breach of fiduciary duty.
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