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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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Rancho Ventana Rv Resort Homeowners Association, Blythe CA | HOA Details |
Bodega Bay Homeowners Association, Bodega Bay CA | HOA Details |
Bodega Harbour Homeowners Association, Bodega Bay CA | HOA Details |
Bodfish Creek Homeowners Association, Bodfish CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Meadows Homeowners Association, Bodfish CA | HOA Details |
Lake Isabella Bodfish Homeowners Association, Bodfish CA | HOA Details |
Tierra Del Sol Homeowners Association, Bodfish CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Bluffs Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Highlands Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Palms Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Valley Estates Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Briarwood Glen Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Sunnyside Estates Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Sweetwater Valley Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Villa Campestre Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Vista Agua Dulce Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Ascot Park Estate Homeowners Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Bonsall Park Condo Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Casa Del Cielo Homeowners Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Lake Vista Estates Homeowners Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Park Knolls Estates Homeowners Association, Boron CA | HOA Details |
Club Circle Homeowners Association, Borrego Springs CA | HOA Details |
Vista Villas At De Anza Homeowners Association, Borrego Springs CA | HOA Details |
Deer Creek Homeowners Association, Boulder Creek CA | HOA Details |
Ridgeview Estates Homeowners Association, Boulder Creek CA | HOA Details |
San Lorenzo Woods Homeowners Association, Boulder Creek CA | HOA Details |
Country Meadows At Temelec Homeowners Association, Boyes Hot Springs CA | HOA Details |
Forest River Homeowners Association, Bradley CA | HOA Details |
Oak Shores Homeowners Association, Bradley CA | HOA Details |
Bass Lake Homeowners Association, Brandeis CA | HOA Details |
Devon Shores South Homeowners Association, Brawley CA | HOA Details |
River Park Homeowners Association, Brawley CA | HOA Details |
Brea Canyon Villas Condo Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Brea Downtown Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Brea Mountain View Condo Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Chestnut Court Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Country Road Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Glenhurst Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Jamestowne Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Lake Park Brea Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Laurel Woods Brea Condo Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Manana Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Olinda Village Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Orange Place Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Practice House Villas Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
Winding Way Homeowners Association, Brea CA | HOA Details |
California Bayview Homeowners Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Park Townhomes Homeowners Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Crawford Commons Homeowners Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Diablo Shores Estates Homeowners Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Pinole Valley Townhomes Condo Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Redwood Place Condo Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Starview Unit Number 2 Homeowners Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Village View Condo Association, Brentwood CA | HOA Details |
Huckleberry Island Homes Homeowners Association, Brookdale CA | HOA Details |
Ruff Hill Homeowners Association, Brownsville CA | HOA Details |
Aarhus Place Homeowners Association, Buellton CA | HOA Details |
Casitas De Palma Ii Homeowners Association, Buellton CA | HOA Details |
Kitty Hawk Homeowners Association, Buellton CA | HOA Details |
Meadows Unit One Homeowners Association, Buellton CA | HOA Details |
Solvang Condo Association, Buellton CA | HOA Details |
Villas De Las Flores Of Lompoc Homeowners Association, Buellton CA | HOA Details |
Peppertree Garden Grove Homeowners Association, Buena Park CA | HOA Details |
1016 Raymond Avenue Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
11119 Camarillo Street Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
14727 Magnolia Street Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
1723 Landis Street Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
301 Almont Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
3200 Riverside Drive Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
400 North Sixth Street Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
425 South Niagara Street Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
456 Magnolia Townhouse Villas Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
525 East Verdugo Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
537 North Adams Court Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
544 Magnolia Townhouse Villas Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
570 West Stocker Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
710 E. San Jose Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
9245 Noble Avenue Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Alpine Terrace Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Avenida San Jose Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Bethany Woods South Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Beverly Palm Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Cabrini Villas Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Calabasas Colony Townhomes Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Casa San Jose Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Chantilly Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Chateau Royale Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Chatswood Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Chelsea Court Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Chester House Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Clock Tower Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Colina Glen Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Columbus Skylite Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Costa Del Sur Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Country Walk Nordhoff Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Cypress Gardens Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Cypress Gardens Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Cypress Townhouse Villas Homeowners Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Deluxe Verdugo Condo Association, Burbank CA | HOA Details |
Dickens Villas Homeowners Association, Burbank 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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