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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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Laguna Audubon Ii Master Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Laguna Audubon Vistas Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Laguna Heights Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Laguna Sur Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Laguna Sur Villas Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Laguna Village Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Lake Forest Waterford Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Lakeview At Highlands Ranch Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Larrabee Manor Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Las Flores Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Las Flores Iii Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Las Palmas Mission Viejo Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Le St. Tropez Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Les Jardins Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Leucadia Seabluffe Village Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Lighthouse Lofts Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Los Trancos Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Madrid At Alta Vista Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Manitoba West Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Marbella Crest Estates Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Marbella Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Marbella Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Marblehead Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Marina City Club Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Marluna Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Med Complex Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Memory Lane Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Meredith Canyon Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Metropolitan Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Mirabella Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Mission Heights Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Monarch Ridge Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Monte Rio Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Montilla Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Moreno Valley Ranch Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Murray Hill Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Natomas Park Master Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Nepenthe Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
New Chase Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
New Horizon Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Newport Coast Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Newport Ridge Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Newport Ridge North Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Newport Ridge Vistas Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Niguel Ranch Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Niguel Ridge Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Niguel Summit Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Northpoint Placentia Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Oak Creek Village Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Oasis Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Ocean Heights Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Ocean Ranch At Bear Brand Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Oceanside Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Oceanside Marina Towers Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Orange Tree Master Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Orangethorpe Park Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Outdoor Resorts Indio Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Club Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Hills East Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Knolls Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Ranch Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Shores At Rancho San Clemente Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Palo Verde Ranch Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Paloma Del Sol Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Palomira At Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Park Lido Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Parkcrest Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Parkhurst Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Paseo Westpark Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pelican Hill Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pelican Point Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Pelican Ridge Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Peninsula Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Peppertree Park Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Playa Vista Parks And Landscape Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Plaza Almeria Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Provence D Aliso Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rancho Cucamonga Town Square Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rancho De Los Alisos I Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rancho La Vita Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rancho Niguel Master Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rancho Niguel Number 4. Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rancho Niguel Recreation Club Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape And Recreation Homeowners Association, Aliso Vi More ... | HOA Details |
Rancho Viejo Master Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Ravenna Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Regatta Seaside Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Reggio At Rancho Niguel Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Riviera At Bear Brand Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rmrc Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rocking Horse Ridge Estate Homes Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Royal Ridge Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Rsj Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Santa Lucia Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Sea Country Las Flores Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Seacliff Court Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Seagate Condo Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Seagate Niguel Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Seaway Collection Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo CA | HOA Details |
Shadow Ridge At Oak Park Homeowners Association, Aliso Viejo 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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