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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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San Miguel Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
San Miguel Iii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
San Miguel Iv Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
San Moree Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
San Moritz At 4s Ranch Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
San Raphael At Carmel Valley Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
San Ravelle Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sanctuary Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sand Trap Villas Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sandpiper Cove Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sandy Point Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Santa Fe Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Santee Autumnwood Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Scripps Ranch Estates Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sea Cliff Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sea Point Tennis Club At La Costa Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sea Spray Villas Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sea Village (oceanside) Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sea Vista Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seabreeze Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seabright Carlsbad Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seagate Terrace Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seagate Village Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seaport Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seascape Village Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seaslope Estates Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Seh Unit Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Serena Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Serramar Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Cottages Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Cottages Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Cove Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Crest/landing Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Crossing Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Greens Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Panorama Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Shadowridge Sunrise Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Siena At Mission Santa Fe Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Silverwood Townhomes Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sky Haven Pointe Unit 2 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Solamar Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sommerset By The Lake Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sonata Single Family Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sonoma Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
South Pointe Farms Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Southern California Beach Club Vacation Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Southridge Oceanside Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Springfield Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Spyglass Summit Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Squaw Tahoe Resort Time Interest Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Srv North Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
St Malo Village Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
St. Malo Heights Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
St. Tropez West In Carlsbad Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Stony Brook Two Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Summerhill Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sunrise Pointe Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sunriver Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sunset Glen Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sunset Place Of Carlsbad Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Sunstream Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Tamarack Point Master Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Tamarack Shores Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Telescope Point Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Terra Mar Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Terra Vista 1 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Terraces At Cantebria Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Terracina Escondido Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Terramar Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Tiburon Carlsbad Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Timberlane 11 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Torrey Pines Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Town Center Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Tract 85 19 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Trails Of Calavera Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Tramonto Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Triple Crown Del Mar Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Tu Casa Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Tuscany At Shadowridge Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Twin Oaks Valley Ranch Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Twin Oaks Valley Ranch Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
University Towne Square Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Versailles At Ivey Ranch Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Vida Pacifica Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
View Terrace Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Aspara Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Colina Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Europa Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa L Auberge Del Mar Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Martinique Of San Diego Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Mira A La Costa Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Palmera Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Riviera Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Trieste At Del Oro Hills Master Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Villa Trinidad Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Village Creek Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Village Estates Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Village Park 379 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Village Park Manor Condo Association, Carlsbad 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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