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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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Seagate Lagoons Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
Shadow Lane Fountain Valley Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
South Midway City Mutual Water Company Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach More ... | HOA Details |
Town Square Condo Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
Town Square Master Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
Tract 8839 Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
Victoria Cm Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
Villa Pacific Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
West Way Condo Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
Westchester Bay Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach CA | HOA Details |
6401 Nohl Villas Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Acacia Park Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Alders Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Alicia Terraces Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Aliso Park Estates Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Aliso Viejo Park Plaza Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Alta Vista South Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Altezza At Newport Coast Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Altisse Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Anaheim Hills Estates Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Anaheim Hills Planned Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Antigua Of Monarch Beach Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Arbor Crest Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Arbor Crest Ii Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Arborwalk Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Ashford Place Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Aspen Village I Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Aspen Village Ii Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Aspen Village Iii Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Aspen Village Iv Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Aspen Village Maintenance Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Auburn Ridge Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Back Bay Village Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bahia Vista Condo Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Ballantree At Santa Margarita Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bay View Terrace Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Beachwalk Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bear Creek Master Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Belcourt Hill Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bellflower Manor Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Belmont Estates Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bench Mark Villas Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Big Canyon Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Big Canyon Villas Condo Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bixby Green Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bixby Village Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bluffs At Belmont Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Brea Village Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bridgeport Terrace Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Bristol Spruce Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Brittanywoods Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Broadmoor Campus View Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Broadmoor Hills Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Broadmoor Huntington Harbour Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Broadway Plaza Building Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Brookdale Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Brookhollow Phase Iii Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Brookstone Condo Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Burke Lewis Street Maintenance District Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Calabria Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
California Colony Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
California Court Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
California Summit Aliso Viejo Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cambridge Court Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cambridge Creek Ii Condo Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cameo Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cameray Pointe Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Camrosa Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Candlewood Condo Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Bluffs Of Orange County Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Creek Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Crest Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Fairway Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Glen Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Hills Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Island Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Lakes Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Point Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Rim Villas Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon View Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Canyon View Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cape Lantern Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cape Series Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cardinal Point/orange Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Carino Vista Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Casa De Laguna Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Casa Loma Condo Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Casa Mobile Home Park Cooperative Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Casafina Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Castaways Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Centerpointe Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Centerstone At Westbridge Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cerritos Manor Condo Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Chapman Townhomes Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Chrisanta Courtyard Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Citrus Lane Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cobble Stone Village Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Cobblestone Oak Creek Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Colinas De Capistrano Homeowners Association, Irvine CA | HOA Details |
Colony At Aliso Viejo Homeowners Association, Irvine 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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