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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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Adelanto Airport Homeowners Association, Adelanto CA | HOA Details |
Jess Ranch Lakes Rv Resort Homeowners Association, Apple Valley CA | HOA Details |
Los Ranchos Homeowners Association, Apple Valley CA | HOA Details |
High Desert Estates Homeowners Association, Barstow CA | HOA Details |
Silver Spur Estates Homeowners Association, Barstow CA | HOA Details |
Whispering Pines Estates Homeowners Association, Big Bear City CA | HOA Details |
Big Bear Lake Resort Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
Boulder Bay Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
Eagle Point Estates Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
Eagles Knoll Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
Lagonita Lodge Vacation Plan Resort Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
Mountain Greenery Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
North Bay At Lake Arrowhead Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
Snow Lake Lodge Homeowners Association, Big Bear Lake CA | HOA Details |
Deer Lodge Park Homeowners Association, Blue Jay CA | HOA Details |
Dogwood Blue Jay Canyon Homeowners Association, Blue Jay CA | HOA Details |
Meadow Bay North Ii Homeowners Association, Blue Jay CA | HOA Details |
Oakridge Estates Homeowners Association, Blue Jay CA | HOA Details |
Point Hamiltair Homeowners Association, Blue Jay CA | HOA Details |
Lucerne Villas Homeowners Association, Cedar Glen CA | HOA Details |
Autumn Oaks Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
California Knolls Sycamore Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
California Terrace Community Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Calliope Villas Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Century Village Colton Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Chino Neighborhood House Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Covina Townhomes Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Crystal Canyon Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Diamond Valley Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Glen Development Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Greentree Gardens Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Hampshire Village Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Manors Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Morningside On The Park Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Mountain Oaks Condo Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Mountain Shadow Village Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Newcastle Court Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Ocean Cliff Manor Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Ontario Center Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Port Hangars Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Racquet Club Of Ontario Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Saddleback Chino Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Southern Counties Dairy Herd Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Table Rock Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Terrace At Rolling Ridge Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Upland Place Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
Vineland Woods Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
West Crest Homeowners Association, Chino CA | HOA Details |
10026 Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Bay Cliff Village South Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Buena Park Summertree Village Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Cambria Townhomes Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Hills San Bernardino Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Carbon Canyon I Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Carriage Hills Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Cedar Glen Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Centennial Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Century Village Rialto East Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Chino Hills Capital Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Classics Garden Grove Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Coco Palms West Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Collection Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Colony Park Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Corona Village Walk Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Countryview Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Cross Keys Of Walnut Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Cypress West Condo Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Diamond Canyon Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Diamond Crest Townhomes Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Elden Shadows Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Estrella Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Fullerton Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Gettysburg Square Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Gilbert Vista Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Grandview Terrace Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Lake Forest Townhouses Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Las Brisas Diamond Bar Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Las Brisas Estates Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Les Maisons At Covina Highlands Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Los Bravos Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Maple Walk Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Mariposa Placentia Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Mesa Garden Condo Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
New Traditions Butterfield Ranch Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Crest Villas Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Racquet Club Villas South Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Rolling Ridge Vista Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Schaeffer Roswell Number One Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Showcase Villa Number 1 Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
South Hills Estates Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Southpointe Summit West Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Sunflower Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Sunset Collection Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Sunset Crossing Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Terra Linda Yorba Linda Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Tract 13689 Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Tract 31274 Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Tract 37292 Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
University Towne Center Homeowners Association, Chino Hills CA | HOA Details |
Weaver Ranch Homeowners Association, Chino Hills 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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