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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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Barstow Maroa Gardens Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Blackhawk Country Estates Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Chateau Wishon Condo Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Clovis Quail Meadows Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Clovis Sunnyside Place Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Dhia West Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Dowville Tract Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Eagles Nest Condo Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Fresno Half Way House Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Gettysburg Hollow Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Heritage Estates Lake Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Huntington Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Huntington Lake Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
I.c.e. Estates. Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Independence Village Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
North Bay Dairy Herd Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Seacliff Condo Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Upper Line Creek Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Woodward Court Homeowners Association, Clovis CA | HOA Details |
Las Encinas Homeowners Association, Coalinga CA | HOA Details |
Broadview Coop Gin Homeowners Association, Firebaugh CA | HOA Details |
East Acres Homeowners Association, Firebaugh CA | HOA Details |
83 51 Homeowners Association, Fowler CA | HOA Details |
Camp Sierra Homeowners Association, Fowler CA | HOA Details |
Fowler Homeowners Association, Fowler CA | HOA Details |
125 East Barstow Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Alameda Plaza Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Americana Shores Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Apple Creek I Tract Number 3708 Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Argyle Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
B M Gardens Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Barrington Bluff Estates Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Beechwood Building Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Birchwood Grove Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Bluff Gate Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Bluff Point Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Boston Estates Number 2 Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Bretz Mill Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Brighton Crest Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Bullard Marks Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Bullard Meadows Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Bullard West Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Bullard Woods Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Calimyrna Estates Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Cambridge Terrace Tract Number 3140 Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Camelot West Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Cantabria Versailles Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Cape Cod Townehomes Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Capistrano Townehomes Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Carmalee Estates Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Casitas Van Ness Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Central Park Of Fresno Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Century Centre Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Champlain Heights Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Chesapeake Circle Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Clovis Wildflower Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Club Capri Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Colony Townhouse Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Continental Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Copper Tree Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Cougar Place Number 1 Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Cougar Place Number 2 Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Coventry Court Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
East Cole Estates Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
El Adobe Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
El Paso Gardens Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fairway Hacienda Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Falling Pine Meadows Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fig Garden Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fig Garden Place Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fig Garden Woods Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fig Garden Woods Ii Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fig Gardens Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fine Square Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
First Bullard Centre Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fort Washington Country Club Estates Ii Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fresno Bullard Park I Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fresno Bullard Park Ii Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fresno County Tract Number 3987 Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fresno Dairy Herd Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Fresno Monte Verdi Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Gables North Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Gallery Ranch Homes Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Gamma Lambda House Of Delta Gamma Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Greenhills Master Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Greenwich Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Harvest Park Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Helm Square Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Heritage Of Fresno Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Herndon & West Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Hidden Gardens Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Horizon Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Humphrey Estates Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Huntington Park Village Condo Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Kings Crossing At Creekside Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
L C Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Laguna Falls Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Lake Van Ness Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Lakeview Homeowners Association, Fresno CA | HOA Details |
Larchmont Square Fresno Homeowners Association, Fresno 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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