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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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3117 College Avenue Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
55 Norfolk Street Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Addison Court Housing Cooperative Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Bateman Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Berkeley Center Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Berkeley Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Berryman Place Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Casa Buenos Amigos Cooperative Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Claremont Elmwood Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Consolidated Properties Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Forest Omega Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Greenwood Common Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Henry Court Ii Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Highcroft N Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Kensington Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Live Oak Condo Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Maybeck Twin Drive Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Ocean View Lofts Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Ohlone Park Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Panoramic Hill Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Park Hills Homes Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
San Luis Court Homes Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Sheltons Primary Education Center Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Sisterna Commons Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Solano Avenue Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Spruce Street Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Strawberry Commons Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Tannery 4 Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Tannery Master Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Westside Place Homeowners Association, Berkeley CA | HOA Details |
Anglers Number Four Homeowners Association, Bethel Island CA | HOA Details |
Brentwood Villas Homeowners Association, Bethel Island CA | HOA Details |
1007 20th Street Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
10951 National Blvd. Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
121 South Canon Condo Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
125 North Gale Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
1260 Armacost Avenue Condo Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
148 S. Peck Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
2349 Beverly Glen Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
285 Spalding Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
4277 Coldwater Canyon Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
9041 Keith Avenue Townhouses Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Almont Regency Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Beverly Clifton Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Beverly Fountain Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Beverly Hills Hamptons Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Birch Grove Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Bixby Manor Condo Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Clifton Terrace Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Four Seasons Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Holmby Hills Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Le Faubourg St. Louis Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Missouri Avenue Condo Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
North Beverly Drive Franklin Canyon Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Oakhurst Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Oakhurst Terrace Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Palm Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Park Bentley Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Rco Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Reeves Drive Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Seven Twenty Two Copeland Court Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Tiffany Plaza Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Trousdale Estates Homeowners Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Vista Palisades Condo Association, Beverly Hills CA | HOA Details |
Wesley Neighborhood Homeowners Association, Bieber 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 |
Clear Ridge Road Homeowners Association, Big Sur CA | HOA Details |
Coast Homeowners Association, Big Sur CA | HOA Details |
Bishop Park West Estates Homeowners Association, Bishop CA | HOA Details |
El Sereno Arms West Homeowners Association, Bishop CA | HOA Details |
Meadowcreek Ii Homeowners Association, Bishop CA | HOA Details |
Pinewood Estates Homeowners Association, Bishop CA | HOA Details |
Pinon Ranch Homeowners Association, Bishop CA | HOA Details |
Pinon Springs Homeowners Association, Bishop CA | HOA Details |
Gold Ridge Estates Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Graeagle Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Graeagle Meadows Unit Number 7 Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Long Valley Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
P.e.v. Number 7 Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Plumas Eureka Estates Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Plumas Eureka Villas Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Plumas Pines Ii Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Plumas Pines Master Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle CA | HOA Details |
Smith Creek Ranch Homeowners Association, Blairsden-graeagle 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 |
Colorado Riviera Homeowners Association, Blythe 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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